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Soldier Field Hosts Opening Ceremony For Special Olympics

More than 1,500 Special Olympians took the field to the cheers of coaches, family members and fans.

By CBS Chicago Staff:

CHICAGO (CBS) — The athletes are back making a grand entrance, celebrating our differences and showing the power and joy of sport.

At Soldier Field, the opening ceremonies of the Special Olympics are underway. Organizers said they are so happy to see it back after it was canceled for the past two years because of the pandemic.

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