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Special Olympic team departs for Winter Games

Published:Thursday | February 5, 2009 | 9:06 AM

A 23-member Jamaica Special Olympics delegation departed yesterday to participate in the World Winter Games.



The Games will take place in Boise, Idaho, United States from February 7 to 13.



Jamaica will only participate in two disciplines, floor hockey and roller-skating.



Jamaica won seven medals including four gold, one silver and two bronze at the last tournament, which was held in Japan in 2005.