Atletas
Los atletas son el corazón de Olimpiadas Especiales. Nuestros atletas son niños y adultos con discapacidad intelectual de todo el mundo: ¡5,6 millones y seguimos sumando! Encuentran éxito, alegría y amistad en nuestra comunidad global. ¡Y además se divierten muchísimo!
Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers at the World Games
Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers have been busy at the 2019 World Games!
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Abu Dhabi Daily Show Video Cast
Athlete Leaders and Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers, Daniel Smrokowski and Ian Harper, conduct Interviews of athletes, coaches, attendees, and other messengers at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
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Visually Impaired Swimmer Wins Silver!
When Unity Collins was 12 years old, the parents of the New Zealander introduced her to swimming, not having any idea of the magnitude of the moment.
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Historic Wins for Saudi Women’s Bocce Team
It was a moment to remember for Saudi Arabia as the women’s Bocce team took home its first-ever medal at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
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Khadija Zen Al Abdeen Breaks Barriers for Women at World Games
Khadija isn’t just competing at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, she is breaking barriers.
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Khadija's Favorite Race? The 200m!
Khadija Sy wrapped up her 2019 World Games competitions this week with a 100m run and the 4x100 relay.
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An Athlete's Perspective on World Down Syndrome Day
By Special Olympic athlete, Chaica Al Qassimi, a Technical Officer, Judo, Special Olympics UAE team.
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USA Powerlifter Angel Athenas Perseveres and Wins Gold at World Games
Angel walked up to the barbell at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 and rose above the years of struggle that are now behind her.
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How a Love Story Between a 10-Year-Old Girl and Horses is Making History at the World Games
Sara Mashabek’s love of horses could be described as love at first sight.
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USA Equestrian Spencer Roberson Sweeps Gold at his First World Games
Spencer Roberson is an accomplished athlete and volunteer who made his international debut at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
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Despite Injury, Abhishek Stays on Course—and Wins Silver in the 10K!
Abhishek Gogoi said he would do his best at World Games—and he did.
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USA's Brittany Wins vs. Belgium's Lies Gielis
Brittany Tagliareni has won her first game of the 2019 World Games in a hard-fought match against Belgium's Lies Gielis, daughter of late European football legend Marc Gielis.
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