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Abu Dhabi 2019

Special Olympics World Summer Games
14 - 21 March 2019 in the United Arab Emirates.
Kiera Byland smiling with her hands held together and in front of her mouth.
Athletes

British Cycling Star Takes Gold

British cycling star Kiera Byland won a gold medal for Team Great Britain in her opening race at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 on 16 March.
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Athlete holding Special Olympics' promotional Fit Feet shoes signed by Bob Beamon.
Community Impact

Athletes Get “Fit” for Games

Bob Beamon, Olympic Long Jump Record Holders, Helps Fit Athletes with Shoes
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China athlete Li Xiang is awarded a gold medal for gymnastics
Athletes

Gold, Silver, and Bronze for Teen Li Xiang from China

This time, Li Xiang taken on more gymnastics events than ever: the rings, vault, parallel bars, horizontal bar, pommel horse, plus all-around and floor exercises.
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Aquilis Heredia giving a thumbs up. Spectators are in the background.
Athletes

Determination Drives Swimmer Aquiles Heredia

Aquiles Heredia is so determined to swim his best, he's improved his technique beyond what even his most supportive doctors had predicted.
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Female power lifter in yellow and black holding a bar on her shoulders, a spotter is behind her.
In the News

First Gold Medal Awarded at World Games

The spirit of competition was in full swing during day one of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi.
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Press Releases

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

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

First Day of Competition Highlights

The first day of competition, 15 March, at the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi kicked off with a number of notable firsts.
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Three brothers from Belgium "Smash Brother" standing side by side with their arms around one another all wearing red Special Olympics Belgium t-shirts.
Athletes

Splash Brothers of Antwerp Bring Game to Abu Dhabi

Gilles Dupont loves basketball. Even more than that, he loves playing basketball with his brothers and Unified partners, Robin and Floris.
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Fireworks going off in Zayad stadium.
Press Releases

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

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan announced the start of Special Olympics World Games 2019.
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Daniel Smrokowski and Jenny Fortner sit outside during an interview.
Athletes

Abu Dhabi Daily Show Launches

Athlete Leader Daniel Smrokowski Interviews New Special Olympics Board Member Jennifer Fortner.
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