President Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the World Summer Special Olympics opening in Dublin, Ireland 2003-06-21 00:00:00 The message read, in part: “Sport unites people, fosters their courage, endurance and perseverance, and most importantly, brings the joy of unforgettable victories and communicating with friends. “I believe that the World Summer Special Olympics will provide athletes with a new charge of energy, and the attention and support of the fans will add to their confidence.”