Abu Dhabi hosts the Middle East's first Special Olympics World Games

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https://www.specialolympics.org/about/press-releases/electrifying-and-inspiring-opening-ceremony-signals-start-of-special-olympics-world-games-abu-dhabi-in-breathtaking-style
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.His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan declares Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 open
Performance of official World Games Abu Dhabi anthem by global music stars and arrival of Flame of Hope watched by thousands in stadium and millions live on global TV
Parade of Athletes from record number of nations, accompanied by Special Olympics Chairman Dr Timothy Shriver, Heads of State, VIPs, celebrities and representatives of the Special Olympics movement, met with huge applause as they entered arena
United Arab Emirates (UAE) – 14 March 2019: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan announced the start of Special Olympics World Games 2019 at a spectacular Opening Ceremony at Zayed Sports City on Wednesday.

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE’s Armed Forces officially welcomed more than 7,500 athletes and 3,000 coaches, representing 200 nations, for seven days of incredible Olympic-style sports and a celebration of the human spirit.


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I always think of Eunice Shriver at these moments

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1. This sank like a stone two weeks ago

Now here comes Betsy the scumbag