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Opening Ceremony

Young men dressed in red and white football kits and wearing gold medals line up with arms around each other smiling in front of promotional poster for Special Olympics Malta Invitational Games 2022.
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Malta Hosts First International Special Olympics Event in Europe Since Pandemic
Welcoming athletes to compete in six different sports disciplines: aquatics, athletics, bocce, bowling, football, and table tennis.
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Two women both holding ski poles and smiling in celebration.
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Athletes Ready to Shine at Special Olympics Invitational Games 2020 in Sweden
The iconic winter sport venues of Östersund and Åre play host to 300 Special Olympics athletes who have come to Sweden to compete in the Special Olympics Invitational Games 2020.
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three women standing next to each other and smiling for a group photo.
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The Sweden Invitational Games Have Begun!
The first day of the Sweden Invitational Games, on 1 February 2020, proved to be an exciting and inclusive time for everyone.
Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 opening ceremony stage, athletes seated, red lights and full light show action on stage.
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Opening Ceremony Highlights for Largest World Games Ever
The opening ceremony for the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates proved to be an energetic and celebratory tribute to the spirit of competition and the power of inclusion.
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Countdown to World Games!
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Countdown to World Games!
More than 7,500+ Special Olympics athletes from more than 190+ nations are making final preparations to participate in the Special Olympics World Games (“World Games”) taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), March 14 through 21.