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AIPS and Special Olympics join forces for momentous new Young Reporters Programme at World Games Abu Dhabi

Adding to the milestone occasion of the first World Games in the Middle East and spreading its stories will be six promising journalists from 4 continents as part of a new AIPS Young Reporters Programme.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day

In honor of International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the women participating in the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.

UAE Athlete Takes Gold at Most Inclusive Triathlon Ever

Micah Hambleton, 16, from the United Arab Emirates, won a gold medal in the Special Olympics Division 1 category at the Daman World Triathlon Abu Dhabi 2019.
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Sporting superstars deliver rallying cry for Special Olympics

Some of the most iconic managers, coaches and athletes have come together to deliver the ultimate team talk ahead of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi.
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The First Athletes Arrive in Abu Dhabi

2019 World Games athletes have already begun to arrive in Abu Dhabi.
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ESPN’s Coverage of Special Olympics World Games Begins March 14 from Abu Dhabi

ESPN's coverage of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi will begin Thursday, March 14, with a live three-hour special ESPNEWS, capturing the inspiration, pageantry, performances and special guests of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi Opening Ceremony.
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ESPN’s Coverage of Special Olympics World Games Begins March 14 from Abu Dhabi

ESPN’s coverage of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi will begin Thursday, March 14, with a live three-hour special ESPNEWS of the Opening Ceremony.
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First-Ever 360° Video Series is Live

The 360° virtual reality video series Meet the Determined is now live! This first film is entitled UAE Now and gives insight into the history of the United Arab Emirates.
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