Stories
These global stories are about the power of Special Olympics to inspire hope, confidence and courage. Special Olympics changes the lives of our athletes with intellectual disabilities but also our coaches, families, volunteers and others who have the opportunity to take part.
AIPS and Special Olympics join forces for momentous new Young Reporters Programme at World Games Abu Dhabi
Adding to the milestone occasion of the first World Games in the Middle East and spreading its stories will be six promising journalists from 4 continents as part of a new AIPS Young Reporters Programme.
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Female Athletes Speak to the Power of Inclusion at the Majlis
Female Special Olympics athletes testified to the power of inclusion during a discussion at the Mohamed Bin Zayed Majlis lecture on 13 March, 2019.
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Championing Community Health Workers for Inclusive Health
Individuals with intellectual disabilities face significant challenges accessing quality health, including services, resulting in pronounced health disparities and reduced life expectancy.
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Prince Harry Sends Message of Good Luck to Special Olympics Great Britain Team
The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, has sent a message of good luck to the Special Olympics Great Britain team on the eve of The Special Olympics World Games 2019.
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Lots of 'Firsts' on First Day of Athletics Training
It’s been a day of ‘firsts’ on the first full day of Athletics training in official World Games venues!
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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.
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Female Athletes Shine in Harper’s Bazaar
Harper’s Bazaar Arabia is honoring Special Olympics female athletes in an eight-page spread as part of its March issue.
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Spanish Footballer, Julen Lopetegui, Sends Greetings To Athetes
Julen Lopetegui, Special Olympics Global Ambassador and former Spanish football (soccer) player and manager, wishes good luck to the athletes competing at the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.
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UAE Athlete Takes Gold at Most Inclusive Triathlon Ever
Micah Hambleton, 16, from the United Arab Emirates, won a gold medal in the Special Olympics Division 1 category at the Daman World Triathlon Abu Dhabi 2019.
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US Presidential Delegation to Visit World Games
Honored guests and dignitaries are also traveling to Abu Dhabi and Dubai to enjoy the competitions and festivities.
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Sporting superstars deliver rallying cry for Special Olympics
Some of the most iconic managers, coaches and athletes have come together to deliver the ultimate team talk ahead of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi.
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The First Athletes Arrive in Abu Dhabi
2019 World Games athletes have already begun to arrive in Abu Dhabi.
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