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.
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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ESPN’s Coverage of Special Olympics World Games Begins March 14 from Abu Dhabi
ESPN’s coverage of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi will begin Thursday, March 14, with a live three-hour special ESPNEWS of the Opening Ceremony.
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Acceptance and Inclusion
Jasmine is an athlete leader from Pakistan. She is a Board Member for Special Olympics Pakistan and Co-Chair of the Athlete Input Council for Special Olympics Asia Pacific.
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Meet the World Games Athletes: Shane Baxter
Shane is dedicated, determined, and has his priorities all set out.
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World Games Kick Off Next Week
Get ready for the Special Olympics World Games 2019 in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Over 7,500 athletes will compete from over 190 countries.
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Max Carver set to host Special Olympics live stream on March 8th
This Friday March 8th, Special Olympics will be going coast to coast with our athletes & influencers to show the world how much better it can be when we #ChooseToInclude.
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