2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games

The 2003 Special Olympics World Summer Games were hosted in Ireland, with participants staying in various host towns around the island. Events were held from 21-29 June 2003 at many venues including Morton Stadium, the Royal Dublin Society in Ballsbridge and the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, Dublin. Croke Park Gaelic games stadium, in Dublin served as the central stadium for the opening and closing ceremonies, even though no competitions took place there. Belfast was the venue for roller skating events (at the Odyssey Arena), as well as the Special Olympics Scientific Symposium (held from 19-20 June).

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Ireland - 21-29 June - 2003 - Morton Stadium - Royal Dublin Society - Dublin - Croke Park - Gaelic games - Stadium - Belfast - Roller skating - Odyssey Arena - 20 June

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