In the evening of September 24, 2007, the Chinese Ambassador to India, Mr. Sun Yuxi held a reception in honor of the Indian Special Olympics delegation.

Mr. Keelor making a speech

In his speech, Ambassador Sun noted that with the largest number of Special Olympics athletes in the world, China and India are committed to the development of the Special Olympics. In recent years, friendly relations between China and India have been developing constantly. Exchanges between China and India in all areas have been increasing rapidly. The participation of the Indian Special Olympics delegation in the upcoming games will further enhance the friendly exchanges between the two countries. He wished the Indian Athletes success in the 2007 Summer Special Olympic Games.

Indian Special Olympic athletes listening to the speeches

Mr. Troy Greisen, Senior Vice President of the Special Olympics International and Managing Director of the Special Olympics Asia and Pacific and Mr. Denzil Keelor, Chairman of the Special Olympics Bharat along with other Indian government officials and members of the media attended the reception. The delegation will fly to Shanghai, China on September 27 to participate in the 2007 Summer Special Olympic Games from October 2 to 11.