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Unified Sports

Special Olympics United Arab Emirates athletes pose on basketball court.
In the News

Special Olympics UAE Unified 3x3 Basketball Team Reaches FIBA 3X3 Basketball Tournament Final

Special Olympics United Arab Emirate’s Unified 3x3 Basketball team earned a place in the finals of The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3X3 Basketball tournament organized by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council on Hudayriyat MarVista on 22 October 2021.
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Community Impact

NCAA DIII Student-Athletes Take What They Learned Volunteering with Special Olympics in College and Use it in Their Everyday Life

The Special Olympics movement has an impact on people that does not go unnoticed. Whether it be as an athlete, a volunteer, a Unified partner, or as a family member, once you get involved you are hooked.
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Short Track Speed Skating athletes racing during Special Olympics World Winter Games Pyeongchang 2013
In the News

Winter Sport Coaching Guides

The launch of the new and improved Special Olympics Winter Sport Coaching Guides.
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Two football athletes hugging and jumping on the field in celebration.
In the News

Special Olympics Belgium Receives Grand Effie Award 2021

Special Olympics Belgium receives Grand Effie Award 2021 for Road to Sustained Success project.
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Gerald Mballe holding flowers and an award.
Athletes

Gerald Mballe Receives the Integration of Refugees Through Sport Award 2021

Special Olympics Advisor and advocate for Unified with Refugees programme, Gerald Mballe has been shortlisted for the Integration of Refugees Through Sport Award (IRTS) Role Model Award.
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Athletes

Being the Best He can Be: Meet Omar

Omar Al Shami proudly represented his country, the United Arab Emirates, at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, and achieved a gold medal in the swimming competition.
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Smiling faces sit on a zoom meeting to discuss new partnership.
In the News

Special Olympics Africa Partners With Sport For Development In Africa For Inclusion

Special Olympics Africa partners with Sport For Development in Africa for Inclusion.
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Community Impact

Special Olympics Coach Erica Milliron Showcases Family-Type Atmosphere Through Sports and School

Special Olympics Pennsylvania head coach Erica Milliron might not be as experienced as other Special Olympics coaches, but she still understands the importance of Special Olympics Unified Sports® and the lessons it teaches students.
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Community Impact

Special Olympics Sport Partnership Survey Reveals Positive and Promising Trends

Survey highlights annual growth in Special Olympics Sport Partnerships.
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Kyle Freeland giving a thumbs up.
In the News

MLB Star Kyle Freeland Auctions Off Practice Glove To Raise Money For Special Olympics Colorado

MLB star, Kyle Freeland, speaks about his advocacy for Special Olympics and auction for special glove.
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