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India to send a 255-member contingent to Special Olympics World Summer Games

A formidable 255-member contingent will represent India at the Special Olympics World Summer Games scheduled to be held in Berlin from June 17 to 25. The contingent features 198 athletes, who will participate in 16 disciplines, and unified partners and 57 coaches

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Indian contingent features 198 athletes, who will participate in 16 disciplines, and unified partners and 57 coaches (Pic: AFP)

Indian contingent features 198 athletes, who will participate in 16 disciplines, and unified partners and 57 coaches (Pic: AFP)

A formidable 255-member contingent will represent India at the Special Olympics World Summer Games scheduled to be held in Berlin from June 17 to 25. The contingent features 198 athletes, who will participate in 16 disciplines, and unified partners and 57 coaches.

The Special Olympics World Games are the world's largest inclusive sporting event for people with intellectual disabilities. A total of 7000 athletes and unified partners across 190 countries will compete in 26 disciplines in Berlin. Before their departure for Berlin on June 12, the Indian athletes will participate in a preparatory camp at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from June 7 to 11.

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