Source: CCTV.com

07-20-2007 17:12

Special Report:   2008 Beijing Olympics

Today is the first national Special Olympic Day. On Thursday, the 2007 Shanghai World Special Olympic Organizing Committee held its plenary meeting. With it came the mass-voting stage for the event's theme song. 11 have been selected to become candidates from some 6-hundred songs submitted by applicants from across the country.

Speaking at the meeting, Vice Premier and Committee Honorary Chairman Hui Liangyu said preparations for the Special Olympics has reached its final phase.