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First Day of Competition Highlights

Arial shot of female player shooting for the hoop; 9 other players accompany her on the court along with three officials and spectators can be seen int he background.
The first day of competition, 15 March, at the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi kicked off with a number of notable firsts.
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.
Press Releases

Electrifying and Inspiring Opening Ceremony Signals Start of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi in Breathtaking Style

Fireworks going off in Zayad stadium.
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan announced the start of Special Olympics World Games 2019.
Press Releases

Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Makes History by Welcoming 200 Nations

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Of the 200 nations, 195 will compete in the Games and five will observe.
Athletes

Splash Brothers of Antwerp Bring Game to Abu Dhabi

Three brothers from Belgium "Smash Brother" standing side by side with their arms around one another all wearing red Special Olympics Belgium t-shirts.
Gilles Dupont loves basketball. Even more than that, he loves playing basketball with his brothers and Unified partners, Robin and Floris.
Community Impact

Kerry Group volunteers: Abu Dhabi will be the most joyous two weeks of my life!

A group of volunteers crouch on the grass in from of a building. They are smiling and holding a banner that reads 'Better Together' with decorations and two flags.
Just in time for the one year anniversary of our partnership, the Kerry Group is sending nine volunteers to the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi!
Athletes

Abu Dhabi Daily Show Launches

By Carolyn Phillips, March 15, 2019
Daniel Smrokowski and Jenny Fortner sit outside during an interview.
Athlete Leader Daniel Smrokowski Interviews New Special Olympics Board Member Jennifer Fortner.
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.
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

‘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.
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