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Abu Dhabi 2019

Special Olympics World Summer Games
14 - 21 March 2019 in the United Arab Emirates.
Two young women standing in front of an Athletes Chillout Area sign at the 2019 World Games giving a peace sign and a thumbs up.
Community Impact

Discovering the Joy of Sound

Rincy Biju and Jyothi A. participated for the first time at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, the world's largest sports event for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
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Nicholas Leong standing in front of a cement wall with a camera over either shoulder.
Community Impact

“It Wasn’t Just Special; It Was Extraordinary”: The World Games from a Volunteer’s Perspective

When I was asked if I was interested to volunteer as a photographer to cover the athletes from the Asia Pacific Region at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, the answer was a resounding yes.
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Large group of individuals sitting down for a group shot.
Athletes

Special Olympics Asia Pacific Celebrates the Athletes Who Attended the World Games

With more than 1.7 million athletes in 34 countries, Special Olympics programs in the Asia Pacific region are expanding rapidly.
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Female athlete on the track running. Another two female athletes are in the background along with spectators in the seats.
Athletes

Speed and Sound

Ecuadorian athlete Jacqueline Gilces starred in one of the most emotional moments of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
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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, today (17 March).
Community Impact

Fit 5 Makes It Easy To Get Fit

Fitness is an important component of a healthy lifestyle for everyone. For athletes, a good fitness routine can help them perform at the highest level during every competition while feeling confident.
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Girl dancing in pink and purple top and skirt on stage.
Athletes

Celebrating International Dance Day with The Special Olympics World Games Dance Competition

In honor of International Dance Day, we look back on the Dance Sport Challenge that took place during the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi.
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Katie Hut and Natalie Green from SO Utah with their arms around one another at the airport, both have on red Special Olympics t-shirts.
Athletes

Unified Pair Kat N’ Nat Report On Their Experiences in Seattle and Abu Dhabi!

Katie Hut and Natalie Green are best friends from Special Olympics Utah and have had some amazing experiences this past year.
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Community Impact

The Legacy Continues

One month has passed since the final competitions, the last medals awarded and the lights dimmed down on the Closing Ceremony of the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.
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Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Opening
Videos

Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Opening

From the Opening Ceremony to the Closing Ceremony, Special Olympics’ global broadcast partner, ESPN, was there to share and transmit the feeling of the 2019 World Game in Abu Dhabi to those were not there in person.
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