Muhammad Ali to take part in opening ceremony

Special Olympics organisers today confirmed that boxing legend Muhammad Ali will be among the celebrities taking part in the World Games opening ceremony at Croke Park.

Muhammad Ali to take part in opening ceremony
Sat, 14 Jun, 2003 - 16:22

Special Olympics organisers today confirmed that boxing legend Muhammad Ali will be among the celebrities taking part in the World Games opening ceremony at Croke Park.

He will stand alongside former South African president Nelson Mandela and film star Arnold Schwarzenegger in the June 21 celebration.

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