1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games

Multi-sport event in North Carolina, US 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games 1999 Special Olympics Image2.png 150 Raleigh, North Carolina 150 7,000+ 19 sports June 26, 1999 July 4, 1999 Billy Crystal andStevie Wonder Carter–Finley Stadium(opening ceremony) 1995 Connecticut 2003 Dublin 1997 Canada 2001 Anchorage The 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games were held in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill in North Carolina, United States between June 26 and July 4, 1999. The events in 19 sports were predominantly held on the campuses of North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and North Carolina Central University. The gymnastics venue opening ceremonies was held in the Raleigh Convention Center. The 1999 Special Olympics World Summer Games received more than half of its funding from private corporations. Olympic historian Bob Barney stated "companies that donate millions might want say in how an event is run", but also felt it positive since "it brings the games to a much larger viewing audience".Corporate gifts boost budget Lindenfeld Sarah June 23, 1999 The News & Observer Raleigh, North Carolina H18 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-news-and-observer-barney-1999/129912436/ Events Aquatics (Chapel Hill) Athletics (Raleigh) Badminton (Durham) Basketball (Chapel Hill and Durham) Bocce (Pittsboro) Bowling (Raleigh) Cycling (Garner) Equestrian (Raleigh) Football / soccer (Raleigh) Golf (Durham and Cary) Gymnastics (Raleigh) Handball (Raleigh) Powerlifting (Raleigh) Roller skating (Raleigh) Sailing (Maryland coast) Softball (Raleigh) Table tennis (Chapel Hill) Tennis (Chapel Hill) Volleyball (Chapel Hill) References External links Special Olympics Connecticut, United States Special Olympics World Summer Games Ireland Category:Special Olympics World Games Special Olympics World Summer Games Special Olympics World Summer Games Category:Chapel Hill-Carrboro, North Carolina Category:Sports competitions in Raleigh, North Carolina Category:20th century in Raleigh, North Carolina Special Olympics World Summer Games Special Olympics World Summer Games Special Olympics World Summer Games Special Olympics World Summer Games Special Olympics World Summer Games Category:Parasports in the United States Category:Olympic Games in the United States