Exciting events are coming to Boise, Idaho! The Special Olympics will be hosted here starting February 7th LEARN MORE HERE. This will be an exciting time for the city of Boise, Idaho and the state of Idaho as a whole. Our premiere winter resorts will be showcased to the world!
The winter Games by the numbers (Source: Idaho Statesman Online):
20: Days until the games begin.
4,500: The number of athletes, coaches and delegates coming to Idaho.
59: The age of the oldest participating athlete.
63,000: Number of athlete meals that will be provided.
64: The number of events, in seven different sports.
3,500: Number of medals to be given out.
35,000: The latest count of handmade, donated scarves (the goal was 5,000).
100+: The number of countries participating in the games.
6: The number of official languages spoken at the games: English, French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, Russian.
4,000: The number of volunteers who will help in the games' three venues in the Treasure Valley, McCall and Sun Valley.
128,000: The number of volunteer hours expected.
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