UAE Special Olympic competitors feel motivated to achieve even greater exploits when government lend a kind hand of support

According to them, the government's backing sends a powerful message of inclusiveness and helps to develop opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.

When young athletes with special needs walk hand-in-hand with UAE officials at events like the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, families of athletes who have won medals for the UAE in international tournaments describe it as a morale booster.

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