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Sports

Hometown Hero Saleh Al Marri Aims High, Wins Gold

Saleh Al Marri set a high goal for himself—and reached it.
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Senegal Athlete Hears Unified Partner Speak His Name for First Time in Abu Dhabi

Football Player Fitted for Hearing Aids at Special Olympics World Games
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Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program

The Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program welcomes athletes to participate in sport activities for all ability levels.

Special Olympics and Badminton World Federation Launch Long-Term Partnership

Special Olympics and the Badminton World Federation (BWF) announce a long-term partnership and commitment to developing a cooperative plan to increase inclusion and accessibility for more athletes.
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Wang Yihan

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Pater Gade

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India's Abhishek Gogoi keeps going, despite setbacks

It was a weekend of adjustment for cyclists from Bharat, as they got accustomed to the uphill/downhill raceway of the Yas Marina track in Abu Dhabi.
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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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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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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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