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World Games

Mame Ndiagne Ndiaye being embraced by his team mates after hearing for the first time. He has hearing aids in each ear.
Videos

Deaf Athlete Receives the Gift of Hearing

At age 31, Mame Ndiagne Ndiaye, an athlete from Special Olympics Senegal, hears his is the first time.
Daniel Smrokowski and Healthy Athletes
Abu Dhabi Daily Show

Daniel Smrokowski and Healthy Athletes

Daniel Smrokowski interviews Hanna Joy Atkinson, Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger and Health Messenger
Daniel Smrokowski and Apollo Anton Ohno
Abu Dhabi Daily Show

Daniel Smrokowski and Apollo Anton Ohno

Daniel Smrokowksi interviews Apolo Anoton Ohno, Special Olympics Global Ambassador and 3x Olympic Speedskater.
Seven athletes from all different countries on the track running.
Athletes

Khadija of Senegal just getting started...with a silver medal in the 200m!

Khadija Sy has made a fast start in her first race of the 2019 World Games.
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A group of volunteers crouch on the grass in from of a building. They are smiling and holding a banner that reads 'Better Together' with decorations and two flags.
Community Impact

Kerry Group volunteers: Abu Dhabi will be the most joyous two weeks of my life!

Just in time for the one year anniversary of our partnership, the Kerry Group is sending nine volunteers to the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi!
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Youth (and non youth) leaders from around the world gathered in a room.
Community Impact

Youth Leaders from Around the World Discuss Inclusive Solutions

Over 150 youth and adult leaders, with and without intellectual disabilities have gathered at the Global Youth Leadership Summit to develop the skills needed to lead their communities on the movement for inclusion.
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Press Releases

New Zealand Special Olympics Athletes Show Solidarity Amid Grief at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

In the wake of the deadly shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, athletes from Special Olympics New Zealand and Special Olympics United Arab Emirates, along with leaders of Special Olympics, gathered at the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
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Kiera Byland smiling with her hands held together and in front of her mouth.
Athletes

British Cycling Star Takes Gold

British cycling star Kiera Byland won a gold medal for Team Great Britain in her opening race at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 on 16 March.
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Athlete holding Special Olympics' promotional Fit Feet shoes signed by Bob Beamon.
Community Impact

Athletes Get “Fit” for Games

Bob Beamon, Olympic Long Jump Record Holders, Helps Fit Athletes with Shoes
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China athlete Li Xiang is awarded a gold medal for gymnastics
Athletes

Gold, Silver, and Bronze for Teen Li Xiang from China

This time, Li Xiang taken on more gymnastics events than ever: the rings, vault, parallel bars, horizontal bar, pommel horse, plus all-around and floor exercises.
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