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World Games

This year marks the 8th Annual NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Sports® Game
In the News

Power of Unified Sports Back in Spotlight at Annual NBA Game

Once again, the power of unity will shine on center court at the NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Basketball Game during NBA All-Star weekend.
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Grace Seiboldt standing outside on a sunny day and smiling with her medals around her neck.
Athletes

Meet the World Games Athletes: Grace Seiboldt

Grace won three medals at the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, including gold in swimming.
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Great Britain SO athletes and team members in a large group outside.
In the News

Innovative Video Production to Create a More Interactive World Games Experience.

Special Olympics has partnered with, CreatorUp to create video content to support the “Meet the Determined” campaign to promote the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.
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Blue and Pink background with athletes in action poses. Text reads: Cheers for Champions.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Launches “Cheers for Champions” to Cheer on Special Olympics Athletes As They Get Set for World Games 2019

Special Olympics is launching “Cheers for Champions,” a campaign to engage the public to cheer-on Special Olympics athletes participating in the 2019 Special Olympics World Games.
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Brittany Tagliareni
Inclusion Works

Brittany Tagliareni

Brittany didn't say her first word until she was 6; but these days, she communicates power and assurance—through sports.
Athlete, Terrence Davis, and another person sitting on concrete steps next to a brick wall.
Athletes

Athlete and Coach Terrence Davis Tells Other SO Leaders to “Say What You Want.”

Long-time athlete Terrence Davis is heading to Abu Dhabi for the 2019 World Games as a coach for the SO St Vincent and Grenadines Bocce team.
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Two people illustrating artistic visual notes on a large drawing board.
In the News

Global Youth Leadership Summit

In March 2019, our Global Youth Leadership Summit will bring together unified young leaders of the Special Olympics movement to mold a new world.
Athlete holding a gold medal between his teeth; smiling; proud.
Athletes

Less than 50 Days until World Games!

At Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Over 190 nations will showcase the transformative power of sport at the largest sports and humanitarian event of the year.
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Crew and Athlete pose for a group photo in front of the VR camera
In the News

Immersive Video Experience Comes To World Games

The Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi 2019 will bring the games alive with 360-degree virtual reality videos.
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Group of youth and Special Olympics representatives in a large group photo outside on the grass holding a sign that reads: #PlayUnified.
Press Releases

Youth Leaders to Gather in Abu Dhabi to Promote Inclusion Around the World

More than 150 young and adult leaders with and without intellectual disabilities from over 35 countries will come together in Abu Dhabi this March to share and develop their ideas for a more inclusive world.
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