SHANGHAI, Oct.1 (Xinhua) -- A record of 7,291 athletes from 164 countries and regions are set to take part in the 2007 Shanghai Special Olympics World Summer Games slated here on Oct. 2-11.

The Games will also welcome 2,302 trainers, more than 20,000 family members of the athletes, celebraties, VIPs and some 40,000 volunteers from all over the world.

"I know I can" is the theme of the Games, which feature 21 sports including football, athletics and four demonstrating sports.

It expresses the spirit of the Special Olympics athletes striving unceasingly for self-improvement.

It also embodies the concept and mission of Special Olympics, that is "participate, share joy, exchange skills and promote friendships".

The 10-day games will also see the activities like "Global Summit for Health and Welfare of People with Intellectual Disabilities", "Global Youth Summit" attended by both intellectually disabled youths and regular youths and "Global Family Forum".