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Athletes

29-Year-Old Palestinian Powerlifter Hear Fans Cheering for the First Time

By Erin Fish, AIPS Young Reporter, USA, March 20, 2019
Said Bes getting his hearing aid resized
For the first time in his life, he could hear the aura of a crowd. Fans from all over the world cheering him on.
Athletes

‘I’m Going for the Gold, Mom’: A Jamaican Bocce Player’s Vow

By Denis Schiopu, AIPS Young Reporter Romania, March 20, 2019
Jamaica’s 51-year-old bocce player Delroy Sullivan
Delroy Sullivan has something in common with his role-model Usain Bolt.
Athletes

USA Equestrian Spencer Roberson Sweeps Gold at his First World Games

Spencer Roberson with a female both giving a thumbs up.
Spencer Roberson is an accomplished athlete and volunteer who made his international debut at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
Athletes

USA Powerlifter Angel Athenas Perseveres and Wins Gold at World Games

Angel preparing to dead lift; she's standing on stage.
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.
Athletes

Khadija Zen Al Abdeen Breaks Barriers for Women at World Games

Khadija standing with her paddle in had ready to play.
Khadija isn’t just competing at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, she is breaking barriers.
Athletes

Historic Wins for Saudi Women’s Bocce Team

Three female athletes from the Special Olympics Saudi Arabia team, the young girl in the middle is giving the peace sign with both hands.
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.
Athletes

Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers at the World Games

By Carolyn Phillips, March 22, 2019
Haseeb Abbasi at Opening Ceremony
Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers have been busy at the 2019 World Games!
Press Releases

Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 celebrates laying foundation for legacy of inclusion

Dr. Timothy Shriver stands in the middle of representatives from the Abu Dhabi along with Mary Davis at the Special Olympics World Games 2019 closing press conference.
A series of social initiatives that will establish the legacy of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 have been announced by dignitaries and leading figures from the UAE and Special Olympics.
Community Impact

Unified Champion Schools® Work Proven to Increase Inclusion

Six diverse students pose on a basketball court
Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® builds on Special Olympics’ values, principles, practices, experiences and impacts to shape a generation that welcomes everyone.
Community Impact

Unified Champion Schools Through the Eyes of Students

A young man and young woman pose in formal clothes.
Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools, a youth engagement and activation strategy that promotes school communities of respect and dignity, is fortunate to be able to support and interact with schools and students across the country.
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