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World Games

World Games spotlight: Hamad Al-Ahbabi, Qatar

Hamad Al-Ahbabi is excited to be competing in his first World Games—and he has worked hard for this opportunity.
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Fitness Role Model for All: Meet Clari

Clari Lehmkuhl is a longtime trailblazer for inclusion, starting in grade school.
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Jaime Cruz: Actor, Activist, World Games Competitor!

Jaime Cruz Juscamaita wants to build a better world for people with intellectual disabilities—one play, one speech, one competition at a time.
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More Confidence, Better Health through Sports: Reginald’s Story

These days, Reginald Fong is upbeat and chatty. It’s hard to imagine that he used to be shy and withdrawn, rarely communicating with others.
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World Games Spotlight: Kirk Wint, SO Jamaica

Kirk knows a lot about overcoming obstacles and inspiring others to do the same.
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World Games Spotlight: Josee Seguin, Canada

Josee was still riding high from her multi-medal achievements at Canada's 2018 National Games when she was chosen for the 2019 World Games.
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World Games Spotlight: Rabah Knio, Lebanon

Josee was still riding high from her multi-medal achievements at Canada's 2018 National Games when she was chosen for the 2019 World Games.
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“Everybody Joins!” Inclusive Learning Resource “Alle Machen Mit!” Published

Special Olympics World Games, Berlin 2023 with Special Olympics Germany has recently launched "Alle machen mit"—an inclusive learning resource for schools and clubs.
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A Conversation Around the Importance of Easy Language at the Berlin Games with Sarah Jane Borchert, Manager, Translation for Easy Language for the World Games

In our second episode, we spoke with Sarah Jane Borchert, translation manager for Easy Language at the Special Olympics World Games.
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Special Olympics Chief Inspiration Officer Loretta Claiborne Shares Her Journey to the World Games with BILD Newspaper in Berlin

The following is an excerpt from an article titled, “SPECIAL OLYMPICS – She is a mega star in the USA” published in BILD newspaper profiling Loretta Claiborne:
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