Loyal Lovin readers can support Lovin so we can continue to share the stories of all amazing cities
Minimum custom amount to enter is AED 2
By donating, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service
The Inspiring Stories Of The Special Olympic Champions Are All Over Twitter And It’s The BEST Thing Ever
The Special Olympics World Games 2019 has been ongoing in our neighbouring city of Abu Dhabi, and if it’s done one main thing, it is: to inspire.
SO incredible that the UAE paves the way for people of determination to be given a place in society, to do as we all do and participate. The Special Olympics has been the product of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, whose vision has helped bring together more than 7,000 athletes from across the globe to compete in a series of sports activities.
This is the first of its kind in the region and the stories that have come out of it have touched the hearts of MANY
Recommended
Here’s How Much It’ll Cost To Rent A Place In Dubai
Don’t Leave Your Pup Behind At These Pet-Friendly Spots In Dubai
The Lovin Merch Secret Is Finally Out Of The BagThe hashtag #MeetTheDetermined is giving name to all the uplifting athletes
Tweets being shared are nothing short of positive content, the only thing our world needs today. Seeing the strength and determination of the athletes also definitely ties in with the UAE’s Year of Tolerance.
Check out some of the inspiring stories below:
Meet Alke: the Indian bodybuilding athlete who showed persistence at the Olympics
‘Special for Alke first attempt she failed and then second she nailed it #MeetTheDetermined’
Special for Alke first attempt she failed and then second she nailed it #MeetTheDetermined #SpecialOlympics pic.twitter.com/AgsF6YAQZ7
— #SportsFanatic⚽?⛳? (@taytbells) March 17, 2019
…Saudi’s first female athlete to compete on the world’s stage!
This is ONE for the history books
For the 1st time ever, a female athlete from Saudi Arabia has officially competed on the world’s stage at a World Games! #MeetTheDetermined #AbuDhabi2019 pic.twitter.com/6wjVESmAEK
— Special Olympics (@SpecialOlympics) March 15, 2019
Emirati athlete, Abdulla Al Shamsi, who won the gold medal for a 50-metre swimming competition
Bravo!
A Moment between a #UAE Special Olympics Gold Medalist and His Mother @WorldGamesAD #MeetTheDetermined pic.twitter.com/UdJU4fQgqV
— UAE Forsan English (@UAE_Forsan) March 17, 2019
Another gold medalist for the sprinting category: Hamda Al Hosani
She won the finish line in a 200-m final. You make the UAE very proud.
#UAE sprinter, Hamda Al Hosani, wins gold medal after crossing the finish line in the 200m final#MeetTheDetermined pic.twitter.com/LQ05m80sbW
— UAE Forsan English (@UAE_Forsan) March 17, 2019
USA’s Garrett Ford- who lifted his way to a gold medal
GARRETT FORD. LEGEND.
Watch as the @specialolyUSA athlete lifts his way to GOLD! #MeetTheDetermined pic.twitter.com/LyMI71clc4
— Special Olympics (@SpecialOlympics) March 19, 2019
Canada’s soccer team jumping for joy!
#SOTeamCanada19 just won?in #soccer⚽️!!!
They are literally jumping with joy!!! #soocerpassion #MeetTheDetermined #ChallengeAcceptedSOC @SpecialOCanada pic.twitter.com/YBZKXQ9GPF
— Canada in the UAE (@CanadainUAE) March 19, 2019
This is EVERYTHING
Congrats Jason Jubilee on winning PNG’s first medal at the 2019 Abu Dhabi Special Olympics World Games- a bronze in the shot put! #PNGsport #meetthedetermined#choosetoinclude#abudhabi2019 pic.twitter.com/tTuZpAiIXS
— Grass Skirt Project (@grassskirtproj) March 18, 2019
Newsletter