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World Games

Meet Gold Medal Cyclist Kiera Byland

Kiera Byland wins gold again for cycling at the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Ian Harper and Caroline Frankum

Ian Harper, a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger, interviews Caroline Frankum, Global Chief Executive Officer of Lightspeed.

Jamaal Charles, Joe Haden and Dale Moss Play Unified

Special Olympics Global Ambassadors Jamaal Charles, Joe Haden and Dale Moss invite people with and without intellectual disabilities to play Unified flag football at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.

Track Star Allyson Felix and Special Olympics Athletes Go Through the Paces

A group of Special Olympic athletes had a day to remember as they trained alongside multiple Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix in a Unified Sprint Clinic at Dubai Police Academy Stadium on 17 March.
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The Power of Inclusion and Creating a Unified Generation

Over the course of 4 days, more than 150 youth and adult leaders from over 35 countries gathered together, making connections, proposing solutions and learning from each other.

Venezuela Swimmer Aquiles Heredia Wins Silver

After a technical disqualification over the weekend, Aquiles Heredia rallied with a stellar effort in the breaststroke today—earning his first big win of the games, a silver medal!
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‘Compassion Creates Compassion’: The Special Olympics World Games Open in Spectacular Fashion in Abu Dhabi

Over 40,000 people from all around the world are cheering and making waves during a sold-out sports event.
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Hometown Hero Saleh Al Marri Aims High, Wins Gold

Saleh Al Marri set a high goal for himself—and reached it.
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Special Olympic World Games 2019: The Meaning behind the Flame of Hope

Since the first Torch Run at the Olympic Games in 1936, the Torch Run is one of the most important parts of the Opening Ceremony.
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Senegal Athlete Hears Unified Partner Speak His Name for First Time in Abu Dhabi

Football Player Fitted for Hearing Aids at Special Olympics World Games
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