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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.
In the News

Special Olympic World Games 2019: The Meaning behind the Flame of Hope

By Freddy Woehl, March 18, 2019
Flame of Hope lit on the opening ceremony stage at the Abu Dhabi 2019 World Games.
Since the first Torch Run at the Olympic Games in 1936, the Torch Run is one of the most important parts of the Opening Ceremony.
Athletes

India's Abhishek Gogoi keeps going, despite setbacks

Abhishek Gogoi from Special Olympics India in a bike rac
It was a weekend of adjustment for cyclists from Bharat, as they got accustomed to the uphill/downhill raceway of the Yas Marina track in Abu Dhabi.
In the News

Global Health Leaders Pledge to End Healthcare Disparities for People with Intellectual Disabilities

By Vikneswaran Raman, March 18, 2019
Youth leaders and health representatives sitting and standing on stage in a group shot.
Individuals with intellectual disabilities from 20 developing countries can now hope to receive a better quality healthcare services in the next three to five years.
Press Releases

UAE Commits To Making Schools More Inclusive At The Global Youth Leadership Summit

Athletes and representatives together in a group in front of a Unified Champions Schools and World Games 2019 logo backdrop.
The United Arab Emirates announced their pledge to implement the Unified Champion Schools program across all public schools.
Athletes

Hometown Hero Saleh Al Marri Aims High, Wins Gold

Saleh Al Marri in his lane, bowling as spectators watch in the background.
Saleh Al Marri set a high goal for himself—and reached it.
Community Impact

Senegal Athlete Hears Unified Partner Speak His Name for First Time in Abu Dhabi

By Jill Hammergren, March 18, 2019
Aboubakrine Sadikh Diaw and Mame Ndiagne Ndiaye standing side by side on the football field. Mame has his hearing aids in.
Football Player Fitted for Hearing Aids at Special Olympics World Games
In the News

Motor Activity Training Program Proves Sports are for Everyone

By Carolyn Phillips, March 19, 2019
An athlete participating in MATP celebrates with her coach after shooting a basket.
At the 2019 World Games, 37 Motor Activity Training Program athletes showed the world that people of all levels of ability can participate and benefit from athletic programs.
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