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Opening Ceremonies from 2001 to 2009

Opening Ceremonies from 2001 to 2009
This is a selection of clips from Special Olympics World Games opening ceremonies including the Games in China and Ireland. DOWNLOAD MOV (1.4 GB)
50 Game Changers

Malachie

Malachie sitting on a football with young children surrounding him.
Malachie was found in a dark room, chained to a pole in a Tanzanian refugee camp. His life was changed when he was brought out of isolation and introduced to Special Olympics Unified Sports.
50 Game Changers

Rosas Law

Rosa standing in front of a brick pillar with the word You are Beautiful written above her. She is looking up and smiling for the photo.
In 2010, President Barack Obama signed “Rosa’s Law” which changed “mental retardation” to “intellectual disability” in US federal law. Inspired by nine year-old Rosa Marcellino, the law was a key component in the groundswell of advocacy efforts promoting inclusive, people first-language for people with intellectual disabilities.
Inclusion Works

Aquiles Heredia

Aquiles Heredia
Aquiles' talent and dedication inspire his team...to achieve the 'impossible!' He is an accomplished athlete, who has been training hard for his second Special Olympics World Games competition.
Videos

Celebrating International Women’s Day

Celebrating International Women’s Day
In honor of International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the women participating in the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Daily Show

Daniel Smrokowski and Healthy Athletes

Daniel Smrokowski and Healthy Athletes
Daniel Smrokowski interviews Hanna Joy Atkinson, Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger and Health Messenger
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Deaf Athlete Receives the Gift of Hearing

Mame Ndiagne Ndiaye being embraced by his team mates after hearing for the first time. He has hearing aids in each ear.
At age 31, Mame Ndiagne Ndiaye, an athlete from Special Olympics Senegal, hears his is the first time.
Abu Dhabi Daily Show

Daniel Smrokowski and Saneatha Trice

Daniel Smrokowski and Saneatha Trice
Daniel Smrokowski, a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger, interviews Saneatha Trice, Special Olympics USA Gymnast.
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