Google Doodle Celebrates Start of Special Olympics World Games 2015
The 14th edition of Special Olympics World Games - being held in Los Angeles - brings together 6500 athletes from 177 countries.
- NDTVSports
- Updated: July 25, 2015 11:15 AM IST
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The Special Olympics World Games brings together some of the finest athletes from around the world to showcase their abilities despite their intellectual disabilities. The 14th edition is being held in Los Angeles between July 25 and August 2 and Google celebrated the occasion with an interactive doodle.
 The doodle shows several animated sportspersons taking part in the the different events - all within a circular track field which is symbolic of inclusion and acceptance.
The Special Olympics World Games are indeed held to highlight the skills and accomplishments of people with intellectual disabilities globally. This is the first time in 16 years that the event is being held in the United States although the first - in 1968 - was also held here.
The event will see 6500 athletes from 177 countries take part in 25 events.