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A language barrier and Gusmari’s speech disability kept him from communicating what happened, Pola said.

Olympians Nadia Comaneci, Michelle Kwan, Greg Louganis, and Michael Phelps helped carry the Special Olympics flag into the coliseum during the opening ceremony.

Cheri Taylor, co-area director for Special Olympics South Carolina Area 8, presented Meghan and her partner with their medals at the event’s awards ceremony.

Last year, when Rajbir got a chance to participate in the trails of bicycle race, he surprised everyone and qualified for Special Olympics in Bhopal 2014. The ceremony began with placards from the 165 delegations being brought in on the red carpet.

During the 24-plus-hour searching period, the Special Olympics World Games released a picture and description of Andi Gusmari on their Facebook page and requested help from the public.

An Albanian athlete who went missing from the Special Olympics World Games has been found. Gusmari is an Albanian national who doesn’t speak English, according to police.

Ireland worldwide Robbie’s wife was on hand to see three Irish athletes winning medals on the first day of the Special Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

With 7,000 athletes representing 177 countries and participating in 25 different sports, the Special Olympics World Games is an event you don’t want to miss!

Following Friday’s rehearsal for the opening ceremony, Avril took to Instagram to express her gratitude for being able to perform again.