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Two people sit behind a desk looking at a document in with a group of four people behind them clapping. Everyone is wearing a face mask.
In the News

Full Steam Ahead for Special Olympics Invitational Games Malta 2022

The Government of Malta has officially signed its commitment to host the Special Olympics Invitational Games Malta 2022, an event which will see over 450 athletes from across Europe and beyond gather to compete in various sports next year.
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Pittsburgh Steelers’ Joe Haden Finds Inspiration at World Games
Community Impact

Pittsburgh Steelers’ Joe Haden Finds Inspiration at World Games

Joe Haden, cornerback for the Pittsburg Steelers, had a blast taking part at the Unified Flag Football Clinic at the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.
Special Olympics Summer Sounds
Videos

Special Olympics Summer Sounds

Special Olympics and Starkey Hearing Foundation Partnership Bring the Gift of Hearing to World Games Athletes.
U.S. President Donald Trump, center, speaks during a meeting with members of the delegation that represented the USA at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.
In the News

Special Olympics USA Athletes Celebrated at White House

On 18 July, 20 Special Olympics USA representatives including athletes, coaches and Unified partners were invited to the White House by President Donald J. Trump to congratulate and recognize them for their accomplishments at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
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Two basketball teams on the court, one in red and white and the other in orange and white.
Videos

Team Singapore at the Special Olympics World Summer Games Abu Dhabi 2019

The 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi proved to be a life-changing experience for the athletes, unified partners and coaches of Team Singapore. Be inspired by their journey of courage and determination.
Sherrie and another runner hold the burning torch alongside side one another during the Final Leg.
Athletes

Sherrie Eadie, Final Leg Torch Runner

Over 100 law enforcement officers and Special Olympics athletes, the Guardians of the Flame, carried the Flame of Hope, throughout all seven of the United Arab Emirates before safely delivering it to the Opening Ceremony in Abu Dhabi.
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Athlete (in a USA jersey) on the court smiling as another player approaches him.
Athletes

Throwback Thursday: A Look Back at an Amazing Full Court Shot

Looking back at Special Olympic's basketball star Matthew Millett's amazing full-court shot during the World Games in Abu Dhabi.
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