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Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Closing

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.

A Look Back At the 2019 World Games

It’s been a month since the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. It proved to be one of the largest, most inclusive, most unified, most diverse and most successful World Games in the history of Special Olympics.
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One in Four Athletes at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi are in Need of Prescription Eyeglasses

Special Olympics World Games 2019 in Abu Dhabi brought together 7,500 athletes and unified partners to compete at their highest ability and break down barriers to full inclusion.
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Super-Pop Group Helps 'Make Dreams Come True' in Thailand

Ahead of the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi, Special Olympics Thailand got some super support from Thai super girls group BNK48.
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The Most Unified Games

Witness the competitive, joyful spirit of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019—the most Unified Games in history.

Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 celebrates laying foundation for legacy of inclusion

A series of social initiatives that will establish the legacy of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 have been announced by dignitaries and leading figures from the UAE and Special Olympics.
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Spectacular Closing Ceremony Celebrates Legacy of World Games Abu Dhabi and Achievements of Thousands of Athletes and Volunteers

Seven days of sporting achievement, thousands of athletes and volunteers, dozens of events, countless displays of bravery, and millions of smiles.
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Historic Wins for Saudi Women’s Bocce Team

It was a moment to remember for Saudi Arabia as the women’s Bocce team took home its first-ever medal at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
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Khadija Zen Al Abdeen Breaks Barriers for Women at World Games

Khadija isn’t just competing at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, she is breaking barriers.
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USA Equestrian Spencer Roberson Sweeps Gold at his First World Games

Spencer Roberson is an accomplished athlete and volunteer who made his international debut at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
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