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U.S. President Donald Trump, center, speaks during a meeting with members of the delegation that represented the USA at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.
In the News

Special Olympics USA Athletes Celebrated at White House

On 18 July, 20 Special Olympics USA representatives including athletes, coaches and Unified partners were invited to the White House by President Donald J. Trump to congratulate and recognize them for their accomplishments at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
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Two basketball teams on the court, one in red and white and the other in orange and white.
Videos

Team Singapore at the Special Olympics World Summer Games Abu Dhabi 2019

The 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi proved to be a life-changing experience for the athletes, unified partners and coaches of Team Singapore. Be inspired by their journey of courage and determination.
Sherrie and another runner hold the burning torch alongside side one another during the Final Leg.
Athletes

Sherrie Eadie, Final Leg Torch Runner

Over 100 law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes, the Guardians of the Flame, carried the Flame of Hope, throughout all seven of the United Arab Emirates before safely delivering it to the Opening Ceremony in Abu Dhabi.
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Athlete (in a USA jersey) on the court smiling as another player approaches him.
Athletes

Throwback Thursday: A Look Back at an Amazing Full Court Shot

Looking back at Special Olympic's basketball star Matthew Millett's amazing full-court shot during the World Games in Abu Dhabi.
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four images of athletes in action poses.
Athletes

Special Olympics Annual Summer Games Have Started!

All across the nation, Special Olympics athletes are gearing up for their state’s annual Summer Games.
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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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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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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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