Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019

Schedule & Results

Events	Thu Mar 14	Fri Mar 15	Sat Mar 16	Sun Mar 17	Mon Mar 18	Tue Mar 19	Wed Mar 20	Thu Mar 21
Opening & Closing Ceremony
Athletics
Badminton
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Bocce
Bowling
Cycling
Equestrian
Football
Golf
Gymnastics (artistic)
Gymnastics (rhythmic)
Handball
Judo
Kayaking
Open Water Swimming
Powerlifting
Roller Skating
Sailing
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Events	Thu Mar 14	Fri Mar 15	Sat Mar 16	Sun Mar 17	Mon Mar 18	Tue Mar 19	Wed Mar 20	Thu Mar 21

Recent News

Winners of Special Olympics Innovation Challenge dedicated to People of Determination announced

The start-ups Key2enable, OTTAA Project, Pasitos, SignLab and YNMO declared winners

Thousands of Athletes and Unified Partners Were Given Vital Medical Screenings as Part of Special Olympics Healthy Athletes Program

Abu Dhabi 2019 breaks record for the largest number of screenings to take place at any World Games

World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Anthem Is Now Available To Stream And Download Worldwide On All Digital Stores

The official anthem of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, ‘Right Where I’m Supposed To Be’, has been released with all proceeds going to Special Olympics programs across the world.

Spectacular Closing Ceremony Celebrates Legacy Of World Games Abu Dubai And Achievements Of Thousands Of Athletes And Volunteers

Seven days of sporting achievement, thousands of athletes and volunteers, dozens of events, countless displays of bravery, and millions of smiles.

Special Olympics World Games Abu Dubai 2019 Celebrates Laying Foundation For Legacy Of Inclusion And A More Unified Tomorrow

A series of social initiatives that will establish the legacy of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 have been announced by dignitaries and leading figures from the UAE and Special Olympics.

World Down Syndrome Day

First person’s piece of the Special Olympic athlete, Chaica Al Qassimi, a Technical Officer, Judo, Special Olympics UAE team

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Photos & Videos

CLOSING CEREMONY HIGHLIGHTS – SPECIAL OLYMPICS WORLD GAMES ABU DHABI 2019

Closing Ceremony Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Highlights

CLOSING CEREMONY OF SOWG ABU DHABI 2019

young athletes at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019

YOUNG ATHLETES AT SOWG ABU DHABI 2019

HEALTHY ATHLETES

HEALTHY ATHLETES

SENEGAL'S MAME NDIAGNE NDIAYE HEARS FOR THE FIRST TIME

#MEETTHEDETERMINED: KHALID ALI, ATHLETICS

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Facts & Figures

7500

ATHLETES

3000

COACHES

20000

VOLUNTEERS

24

SPORTS

190

COUNTRIES

500000

SPECTATORS

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