• Kimberly Pokie from Suriname participating in gymnastics. Pawan Singh/The National
    Kimberly Pokie from Suriname participating in gymnastics. Pawan Singh/The National
  • A spectator gets a closer look at the athletes in Dubai. Reem Mohammed/The National
    A spectator gets a closer look at the athletes in Dubai. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Emirati athlete Harib Anbar sprints to seventh in 100 metres race. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Emirati athlete Harib Anbar sprints to seventh in 100 metres race. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Khameis Aldhanahni celebrates after the 100m race. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Khameis Aldhanahni celebrates after the 100m race. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Rami Al Azraee from Iraq celebrates with his gold medals in the 25m and 50m. Reem Mohammed/The National
    Rami Al Azraee from Iraq celebrates with his gold medals in the 25m and 50m. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • An athlete celebrates during the athletics competition. Reem Mohammed/The National
    An athlete celebrates during the athletics competition. Reem Mohammed/The National
  • Spectators cheer the participants during gymnastics. Pawan Singh/The National
    Spectators cheer the participants during gymnastics. Pawan Singh/The National
  • Caroline Jennison from Great Britain participating in gymnastics. Pawan Singh/The National
    Caroline Jennison from Great Britain participating in gymnastics. Pawan Singh/The National
  • Mitalia from India participating in powerlifting competition. Pawan Singh/The National
    Mitalia from India participating in powerlifting competition. Pawan Singh/The National
  • Imran Arif from Pakistan participating in powerlifting competition. Pawan Singh/The National
    Imran Arif from Pakistan participating in powerlifting competition. Pawan Singh/The National
  • Roman Ovarov of Turkmenistan returns the ball in his tennis doubles match against Romania. Victor Besa/The National
    Roman Ovarov of Turkmenistan returns the ball in his tennis doubles match against Romania. Victor Besa/The National
  • Sandra Shreuder of Holland gives a thumbs up to her fans during bowling at Zayed Sports City. Victor Besa/The National
    Sandra Shreuder of Holland gives a thumbs up to her fans during bowling at Zayed Sports City. Victor Besa/The National
  • Andreas Aprile, from Liechenstein, hugs his Pakistani competitors after winning a tennis match. Victor Besa/The National
    Andreas Aprile, from Liechenstein, hugs his Pakistani competitors after winning a tennis match. Victor Besa/The National
  • Ali Saif Al Samaidaa of the UAE makes a good putt during golf. Victor Besa/The National
    Ali Saif Al Samaidaa of the UAE makes a good putt during golf. Victor Besa/The National

Action from Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

World Games has gathered some of the most determined athletes in Abu Dhabi

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March 20, 2019

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