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Special Olympics World Games

Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics at Zayed Sports City. Antonie Robertson / The National

Special Olympics World Games worth Dh1 billion to local economy, report finds
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - March 25, 2019: HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces (3rd L), greets Rahma Khaled, Egyptian TV host and person of determination (L), during a Sea Palace barza. Seen with Majid Al Usaimi, National Director of the Special Olympics UAE (2nd L). ( Ryan Carter / Ministry of Presidential Affairs ) ---

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed meets Special Olympics Higher Committee members - in pictures
The closing ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, at Zayed Sports City. Rashed Al Mansoori / Ministry of Presidential Affairs

Special Olympics ends but leaves its mark on Abu Dhabi
Athletes run the 100m sprint at the Special Olympics World Games. Reem Mohammed / The National

Legacy of the Special Olympics set to change global attitudes
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Tala Al Ramahi, chief strategy officer of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, says that efforts to build on the inclusion seen during the games have already begun and should help impact society going forward

What comes next after the success of the Special Olympics?
ABU DHABI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , March 19 – 2019 :- Kimberly Pokie from Suriname participating in the Gymnastics (Rhythmic) at the Special Olympic games held at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For News/Instagram/Online/Big Picture

Smiles for miles: Day 5 at the Games - in pictures
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Marcos Evangelista de Morais known as Cafu, Brazilian former professional footballer, and Didier Yves Drogba Tebily, an Ivorian retired profession footballer unite at the Unified Sports Experience at Zayed Sports City. Khushnum Bhandari for The National

Drogba expresses himself through football at Special Olympics
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES. 14 MARCH 2019. UAE Team arrives at the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics at Zayed Sports City. (Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National) Journalist: None: National.

UAE team arrive at the Special Olympics Opening Ceremony - in pictures
Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics at Zayed Sports City. Antonie Robertson / The National

Special Olympics Opening Ceremony - best pictures
The torch runners arrive at Al Dhafra Fort as the countdown continues to the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa/The National

Special Olympics torch tour reaches Al Dhafra
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed light a cauldron with the Special Olympics flame. Ministry of Presidential Affairs

UAE leaders light the Special Olympics cauldron
Abdullah Al Tajer has his sights set on double golden glory at the Special Olympics Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Emirati swimming star aims for golden glory at Special Olympics
Yousef Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to the United States, has highlighted the importance of the country's partnership with the Special Olympics. The National

UAE envoy says country shares Special Olympics' values of tolerance and acceptance
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed attends last year's Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi. Courtesy: Special Olympics

Sheikh Mohamed pledges $25m to support Special Olympics education project

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The Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 opening ceremony. Victor Besa/The National

Special Olympics to take part in the world’s largest timed mile
Shanice Baptiste, from Trinidad and Tobago, with her coach Clevanic Williams-Cupid at Sheikh Khalifa Medical Centre. Khushnum Bhandari for The National

Athlete who fell ill at Special Olympics finally heads home
The Games anthem, Right Where I’m Supposed To Be, was played on the big screen, with stars such as Avril Lavigne. Courtesy Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019  

Special Olympics 2019 anthem is now available worldwide
Members of the Jamacia Basketball team do the Usain Bolt pose after receiving their gold medals on Thursday. Pawan Singh / The National

Special Olympics closing ceremony declared free event
Keala Settle brings the Games to a close. Reem Mohammed / The National 

Special Olympics: Abu Dhabi hands over the torch as Games end
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid visited the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi. Wam

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid attends Special Olympics World Games - in pictures
Ankush Saha, a golfer from India, competes in the Special Olympics World Games at Yas Links Golf Club. Khushnum Bhandari for The National

Indian golfer hopes to use sports to change lives back home
DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES , March 20 – 2019 :- Omer Alshami from UAE with his father Sharif Alshami after the victory ceremony of the 4x50m freestyle relay at the Special Olympic games held at Hamdan Sports Complex in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For News/Instagram/Online/Big Picture . Story by Ramola

Athletes receive final medals as week of determination winds down
Nicole Scherzinger will be performing in Abu Dhabi at the Special Olympics World Games closing ceremony. Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic / Getty Images

Star-studded line-up for Special Olympics closing ceremony
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