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Japan's Crown Prince Naruhito offers his encouragement to the athletes during the opening ceremony of the 2005 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Nagano city, north of Tokyo, Saturday, 26 February 2005. The Prince gave his best wishes to the athletes to do their best in competition and to enjoy themselves. Previously scheduled to attend the ceremony, Crown Princess Masako has canceled her venue due to poor health. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON