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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.
In the News

‘Compassion Creates Compassion’: The Special Olympics World Games Open in Spectacular Fashion in Abu Dhabi

World Games opened with a full venue, fireworks and a musical performance onstage.
Over 40,000 people from all around the world are cheering and making waves during a sold-out sports event.
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.
Athletes

Venezuela Swimmer Aquiles Heredia Wins Silver

Aquiles at poolside after his silver-medal winning swim in the 25m breaststroke
After a technical disqualification over the weekend, Aquiles Heredia rallied with a stellar effort in the breaststroke today—earning his first big win of the games, a silver medal!
Athletes

USA's Brittany Wins vs. Belgium's Lies Gielis

Brittany with a woman on the courts. Brittany is smiling big and has on a USA shirt. in the background is a Play Unified sign.
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.
Community Impact

Eyes on the Prize at World Games: Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes Program

By Erin Fish, AIPS Young Reporter, USA, March 20, 2019
Sayra Paola Barrios, Special Olympics Guatemala Gymnastics athlete, patiently waits to receive her new prescription glasses from the Special Olympics-Lions Club International Opening Eyes Program.
If you’ve never seen the world clearly, how would you know you are missing something?
Athletes

Khadija's Favorite Race? The 200m!

A smile from Team Senegal athlete Khadija Sy after the medal ceremony for the 100m run. She's standing on stage in front of the World Games logo with volunteers behind her.
Khadija Sy wrapped up her 2019 World Games competitions this week with a 100m run and the 4x100 relay.
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