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Star-Studded Opening Ceremonies – US Surgeon General, 2nd Lady and Others Lead US Delegation
This month’s Special Olympics World Games are a defining moment in what has been declared the Year of Tolerance in the United Arab Emirates. As such, tolerance was the theme of several Opening Ceremony speeches.
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Team Values in Action: Integrity
Trading pins from any of the nearly 200 global delegations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are the most sought-after social currency at World Games.
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Host Town in Dubai Recap
Upon exiting the plane we were warmly welcomed by airport and Games organizing committee volunteers to make sure we had water and to escort us through the arrivals process.
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Etihad Airways flies Special Olympics Team US
Etihad Airways, official airline partner of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, flew in 350 Team USA athletes, coaches and support crew ahead of the Games taking place in the UAE’s capital next week.
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Special Olympics USA Send Off Celebration In Newark, New Jersey
On March 6 and 7, Special Olympics USA converged on Newark, New Jersey for just over 24-hours marking the team’s final stateside milestone before World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
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