Description : Practice at the swimming pool before participating in Special Olympics. Special Olympics offer the opportunity for mental handicapped people to take part in sports games and exercise their potential to the full. Its motto "Reach for the sky because if you happen to miss, you are still among the stars" inspires participants to share joy with their families, exchange skills and promote friendship. 2007 Special Olympics was held in Shanghai China from nd to 11th with a record 7,300 athletes from 164 countries and regions. Bangladeshi athletes won 15 gold medals in various events. Dhaka, Bangladesh.