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Seven are Honored for Championing Global Health Work with Golisano Global Health Leadership Awards

Golisano Global Health Leadership Awards recipients seated on stage: Ms. Ann Costello, Executive Director, Golisano Foundation and Nyasha Derera and Ibtihaj Muhammad both Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger at the Global Health Forum.↵↵Recipients include: Professor Kamal Bani-Hani of Jordan, Dr. Luc Marks of Belgium, Ying Feng from Hua Dong Hospital in China, Dr. Ashok Dhoble of India, Dr. Manoj Shah from The Lions Sight First Eye Hospital in Kenya, Marco Villasboa, Chairmen of the board of Special Olympics Paraguay, is accepting the award on Dr. Ferreira’s behalf, Dr. Peter Seidenberg from the United States of America.
Seven healthcare organizations and professionals who are on the frontlines of bringing essential and often unprecedented health care services to those with intellectual disabilities (ID).
In the News

Prince Harry Sends Message of Good Luck to Special Olympics Great Britain Team

Special Olympics World Games 2019 Team shot taken outside
The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, has sent a message of good luck to the Special Olympics Great Britain team on the eve of The Special Olympics World Games 2019.
Athletes

Female Athletes Speak to the Power of Inclusion at the Majlis

Loretta on stage speaking
Female Special Olympics athletes testified to the power of inclusion during a discussion at the Mohamed Bin Zayed Majlis lecture on 13 March, 2019.
In the News

Opening Ceremony Highlights for Largest World Games Ever

Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 opening ceremony stage, athletes seated, red lights and full light show action on stage.
The opening ceremony for the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates proved to be an energetic and celebratory tribute to the spirit of competition and the power of inclusion.
Athletes

Gold, Silver, and Bronze for Teen Li Xiang from China

China athlete Li Xiang is awarded a gold medal for gymnastics
This time, Li Xiang taken on more gymnastics events than ever: the rings, vault, parallel bars, horizontal bar, pommel horse, plus all-around and floor exercises.
Athletes

Determination Drives Swimmer Aquiles Heredia

Aquilis Heredia giving a thumbs up. Spectators are in the background.
Aquiles Heredia is so determined to swim his best, he's improved his technique beyond what even his most supportive doctors had predicted.
Press Releases

Special Olympics and Badminton World Federation Launch Long-Term Partnership

Wang Yihan on the left and Peter Gade on the right; both in action poses going for the birdy with their rackets. .jpg
Special Olympics and the Badminton World Federation (BWF) announce a long-term partnership and commitment to developing a cooperative plan to increase inclusion and accessibility for more athletes.
Athletes

British Cycling Star Takes Gold

Kiera Byland smiling with her hands held together and in front of her mouth.
British cycling star Kiera Byland won a gold medal for Team Great Britain in her opening race at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 on 16 March.
Community Impact

Youth Leaders from Around the World Discuss Inclusive Solutions

Youth (and non youth) leaders from around the world gathered in a room.
Over 150 youth and adult leaders, with and without intellectual disabilities have gathered at the Global Youth Leadership Summit to develop the skills needed to lead their communities on the movement for inclusion.
Athletes

Khadija of Senegal just getting started...with a silver medal in the 200m!

Seven athletes from all different countries on the track running.
Khadija Sy has made a fast start in her first race of the 2019 World Games.
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