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World Games

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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Despite Injury, Abhishek Stays on Course—and Wins Silver in the 10K!

Abhishek Gogoi said he would do his best at World Games—and he did.
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USA's Brittany Wins vs. Belgium's Lies Gielis

Brittany Tagliareni has won her first game of the 2019 World Games in a hard-fought match against Belgium's Lies Gielis, daughter of late European football legend Marc Gielis.
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‘I’m Going for the Gold, Mom’: A Jamaican Bocce Player’s Vow

Delroy Sullivan has something in common with his role-model Usain Bolt.
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Eyes on the Prize at World Games: Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes Program

If you’ve never seen the world clearly, how would you know you are missing something?
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29-Year-Old Palestinian Powerlifter Hear Fans Cheering for the First Time

For the first time in his life, he could hear the aura of a crowd. Fans from all over the world cheering him on.
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Motor Activity Training Program Proves Sports are for Everyone

At the 2019 World Games, 37 Motor Activity Training Program athletes showed the world that people of all levels of ability can participate and benefit from athletic programs.
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Special Olympics Women Empowering the World

Loretta Claiborne, who has been involved in Special Olympics since 1970, shares the story of women’s empowerment through Special Olympics and sports.