Abu Dhabi 2019
Special Olympics World Summer Games
14 - 21 March 2019 in the United Arab Emirates.
14 - 21 March 2019 in the United Arab Emirates.
Eyes on the Prize at World Games: Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes Program
If you’ve never seen the world clearly, how would you know you are missing something?
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29-Year-Old Palestinian Powerlifter Hear Fans Cheering for the First Time
For the first time in his life, he could hear the aura of a crowd. Fans from all over the world cheering him on.
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Motor Activity Training Program Proves Sports are for Everyone
At the 2019 World Games, 37 Motor Activity Training Program athletes showed the world that people of all levels of ability can participate and benefit from athletic programs.
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Special Olympics Women Empowering the World
Loretta Claiborne, who has been involved in Special Olympics since 1970, shares the story of women’s empowerment through Special Olympics and sports.
Meet Gold Medal Cyclist Kiera Byland
Kiera Byland wins gold again for cycling at the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Ian Harper and Caroline Frankum
Ian Harper, a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger, interviews Caroline Frankum, Global Chief Executive Officer of Lightspeed.
Jamaal Charles, Joe Haden and Dale Moss Play Unified
Special Olympics Global Ambassadors Jamaal Charles, Joe Haden and Dale Moss invite people with and without intellectual disabilities to play Unified flag football at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
Track Star Allyson Felix and Special Olympics Athletes Go Through the Paces
A group of Special Olympic athletes had a day to remember as they trained alongside multiple Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix in a Unified Sprint Clinic at Dubai Police Academy Stadium on 17 March.
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The Power of Inclusion and Creating a Unified Generation
Over the course of 4 days, more than 150 youth and adult leaders from over 35 countries gathered together, making connections, proposing solutions and learning from each other.
Venezuela Swimmer Aquiles Heredia Wins Silver
After a technical disqualification over the weekend, Aquiles Heredia rallied with a stellar effort in the breaststroke today—earning his first big win of the games, a silver medal!
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