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The exhibition will continue until April 22, highlighting memorable moments from the games. Victor Besa/The National
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The opening of A Journey of Determination, a new exhibition at Emirates Palace hotel celebrating the legacy and impact of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Victor Besa/The National
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The Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi may have ended two years ago but its legacy continues in the UAE. Victor Besa/The National
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The opening of a new exhibition at Emirates Palace hotel this week celebrates the legacy and impact of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Victor Besa/The National
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The exhibition, A Journey of Determination, showcases the stories of people whose lives were forever changed after the games. Victor Besa/The National
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The exhibit was opened by Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohammed bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office. Victor Besa/The National
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The display explores the games’ legacy through eight themes: education, wellbeing, community, sport, arts, youth and leadership and business. Victor Besa/The National
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The exhibition will continue until April 22, highlighting memorable moments from the games. Victor Besa/The National
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The opening of A Journey of Determination, a new exhibition at Emirates Palace hotel celebrating the legacy and impact of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Victor Besa/The National
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The Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi may have ended two years ago but its legacy continues in the UAE. Victor Besa/The National
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The opening of a new exhibition at Emirates Palace hotel this week celebrates the legacy and impact of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. Victor Besa/The National
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The exhibition, A Journey of Determination, showcases the stories of people whose lives were forever changed after the games. Victor Besa/The National
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The exhibit was opened by Sheikh Khalid Bin Mohammed bin Zayed, Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office. Victor Besa/The National
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The display explores the games’ legacy through eight themes: education, wellbeing, community, sport, arts, youth and leadership and business. Victor Besa/The National
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The exhibition will continue until April 22, highlighting memorable moments from the games. Victor Besa/The National
Abu Dhabi 2019 Special Olympics legacy lives on in new exhibition
The display showcases stories of people whose lives were forever changed after the games
Shireena Al Nowais
07 April, 2021
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