Azerbaijani sportsmen gains two medals in Belgium
By Amina Nazarli
The Special Olympics EU Games 2014 is running in Belgium from September 9 to 20.
More than 2,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities from 58 countries of Europe and Eurasia are competing at the Games, enjoying 12 days full of joy and friendship. The athletes are competing in 11 sports and are invited to join 5 supporting programs.
Azerbaijani sportsmen, who are participating in six events during the Olympics, gained two medals.
In the mixed doubles events in table tennis the duo of Habib Tagiyev and Vusala Burjuyeva took the first place, while in badminton competition Tofa Musayeva became the second.
The motto of the 2014 Special Olympics European Summer Games (SO2014), also called the "Games of the Heart". Antwerp has been selected as host town.
The games use sports to help those with intellectual disabilities better integrate in society and give them the opportunity to interact with others.
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