Pyeongchang Special Olympics

In 2013, I had the honor of volunteering with the university photography team at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Pyeongchang, 

where I documented the inspiring games and events through my lens.

A scene from the volunteer pre-training session ahead of the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games opening ceremony. 

Na Kyung-won, Chairwoman of the Organizing Committee, was present to cheer on the volunteers.

Athletes enter the athletes' village before the opening ceremony. 

3,104 athletes from 106 countries gathered in Pyeongchang on this day.

The convention center where athletes from each country gathered to build friendships before the opening ceremony.

Athletes and officials spending time inside the center.

Athletes competing and the awards ceremony after the opening ceremony.

Closing Ceremony.

Following the successful event, the closing ceremony also brought a wonderful end to the games. 

Athletes from each country shared happy goodbyes, promising to meet again.