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.
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.
Inclusion in UAE
People with intellectual disabilities are changing hearts and minds in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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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Saleh Al Marri
Saleh is a United Arab Emirates athlete leader who is excited to welcome athletes from around the globe for the first Special Olympics World Games in the Middle East!
Aquiles Heredia
Aquiles' talent and dedication inspire his team...to achieve the 'impossible!' He is an accomplished athlete, who has been training hard for his second Special Olympics World Games competition.
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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Special Olympics, WHO, and Partners Commit To Ending Unjust Health Disparities for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Seven honorees will receive Golisano Global Health Leadership Awards ABU DHABI, UAE.
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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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