A $10-million windfall is headed Newcastle’s way, with news the city will host the first Asia Pacific Special Olympics.
The Hunter beat bids from cities in India and Malaysia for the event, which is expected to bring with it 5,000 overseas visitors.
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CONGRATULATIONS NEWCASTLE, NSW, the 2012 Special Olympics Australia National Junior Games and the international – 2013 Special Olympics Asia Pacific Games will be an incredibe journey and for our athletes with an intellectual disability will be a celebration of sport in your beautiful city and region.
From all of us at Special Olympics across Australia and our Special Olympics programs across 183 countries across the globe – we look forward to hosting the best games ever in your fantastic sports venues and city over the coming 22 months.
For more information visit http://www.specialolympics.com.au for more info, volunteering opportunities and or to make a tax deductible donation to our charity
NEWCASTLE ROCKS!
PLEASE ACCEPT MY WARMEST CONGRATULATIONS….