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Athletes

Historic Wins for Saudi Women’s Bocce Team

Three female athletes from the Special Olympics Saudi Arabia team, the young girl in the middle is giving the peace sign with both hands.
It was a moment to remember for Saudi Arabia as the women’s Bocce team took home its first-ever medal at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
Press Releases

Spectacular Closing Ceremony Celebrates Legacy of World Games Abu Dhabi and Achievements of Thousands of Athletes and Volunteers

Stadium view from Abu Dhabi 2019 world games closing ceremony
Seven days of sporting achievement, thousands of athletes and volunteers, dozens of events, countless displays of bravery, and millions of smiles.
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

First Gold Medal Awarded at World Games

Female power lifter in yellow and black holding a bar on her shoulders, a spotter is behind her.
The spirit of competition was in full swing during day one of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi.
Athletes

Khadija Zen Al Abdeen Breaks Barriers for Women at World Games

Khadija standing with her paddle in had ready to play.
Khadija isn’t just competing at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, she is breaking barriers.
In the News

Super-Pop Group Helps 'Make Dreams Come True' in Thailand

Members of BNK48 also volunteered at a Young Athletes Fun Day outside of Bangkok.
Ahead of the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi, Special Olympics Thailand got some super support from Thai super girls group BNK48.
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.
In the News

Online National Games Across Europe Eurasia

Athlete Federico Correzzola on the Special Olympics Italy Smart Games banner.
With the world in lockdown over the past months, Special Olympics programmes across Europe Eurasia were forced to cancel or postpone activities to protect the health of athletes and their families.
In the News

Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

German delegation celebrating in a group with their hands up in the air.
The Special Olympics World Games offer the opportunity to unite the world like no other event can.
Athletes

Special Olympics Annual Summer Games Have Started!

four images of athletes in action poses.
All across the nation, Special Olympics athletes are gearing up for their state’s annual Summer Games.
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