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Abu Dhabi 2019

Special Olympics World Summer Games
14 - 21 March 2019 in the United Arab Emirates.

Meet Some of the Trinidad & Tobago Athletes Going to Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019

Some of the Trinidad and Tobago athletes competing at the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi were able to show off their skills in front of a home crowd.
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Special Olympics Senegal Training Camp

Watch as this year’s Special Olympics Senegal athletes prepare for the World Games 2019 Abu Dhabi at training camp, held from 31 August – 2 September 2018 in Mbour.

No One Can Make Me Feel Less Than

Guest Submission From Kiera Byland, Special Olympics Great Britain Athlete Leader
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UAE youth create art to be displayed during the 2019 World Games

Aspiring young artists convened at Abu Dhabi’s arts and cultural center in Manarat Al Saadiya to learn and practice techniques used to create the geometric patterns of Islamic art.
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World Games Abu Dhabi 2019

These will be the first Special Olympics World Games held in the Middle East/North Africa Region.
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Malachie: From Chains to 2019 World Games

From chained in a refugee camp to freedom on the playing field, Malaki is ready to show the world his talents and gifts
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The World Lit Up for Inclusion to Mark #SpecialOlympics50

From Sydney to London and from Niagara Falls to Abu Dhabi, on July 20 more than 225 landmarks across the world Lit Up Red.
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Golf Star Leads Clinic for Special Olympics Great Britain Athletes

Padraig Harrington led an exciting golf clinic for six Special Olympics Great Britain (GB) athletes on Wednesday 11 July.
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Volunteer's Small Gesture Made a Big Difference

Kera Johnson stepped in to help an athlete in need and, in the process, showed what the spirit of volunteering is all about.
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