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In the News

Excellence in Action: Expanding Unified Champion Schools Across Middle East/North Africa

The Special Olympics MENA Unified Champion Schools (UCS) Hub event, titled Excellence in Action: Expanding UCS across the MENA region, was held from October 23 to October 26, 2024.
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Wide shot the opening ceremony stage. Athlete spectators are lit up with a read spotlight.
Community Impact

Four Year Anniversary of Special Olympics World Games 2019 Abu Dhabi

Special Olympics looks back at the last World Games and a meaningful partnership that established new programs and bolstered education initiatives.
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Humans bookcover and listing on The New York Times Best Sellers list and image of three athletes on the right.
In the News

Special Olympics Featured in Latest Humans of New York Book

Three Special Olympics athletes are featured in the recently released New York Times Best Seller Humans.
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Three female athletes from the Special Olympics Saudi Arabia team, the young girl in the middle is giving the peace sign with both hands.
Athletes

Historic Wins for Saudi Women’s Bocce Team

It was a moment to remember for Saudi Arabia as the women’s Bocce team took home its first-ever medal at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
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Women of Saudi Arabia Make History
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Women of Saudi Arabia Make History

It was a moment to remember for Saudi Arabia as the women’s Bocce team took home its first-ever medal at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
Arial shot of female player shooting for the hoop; 9 other players accompany her on the court along with three officials and spectators can be seen int he background.
In the News

First Day of Competition Highlights

The first day of competition, 15 March, at the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi kicked off with a number of notable firsts.
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Sara Feldman sitting on a Bocce court holding a bocce ball looking up at the camera and smiling.
Athletes

17-year-old Bocce athlete from Saudi Arabia Gets Ready For Special Olympics World Games 2019

17-year-old Sara Feldman is one of fourteen female athletes from Saudi Arabia that will be competing in the upcoming Abu Dhabi Special Olympics World Games 2019.
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