19 February 2019, UAE: Spectator registration for the world’s largest sports and humanitarian event this year, Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, is now live.
For the thousands of fans keen to cheer on the 7,500 athletes from more than 190 nations participating in the World Games, the good news is that all sports competitions taking place across nine venues in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will be free to attend.
Support the athletes competing in 24 Olympic-style sports, by visiting www.meetthedetermined.com where registration is open for all Games-time dates and venues.
Registration includes access to the World Games festival areas with plenty of entertainment for the family, as well as watching athletes receive their medals at more than 3,000 awards presentations.
Although on-site registration facilities will be available at all venues during the Games, advance registration is strongly advised. Venues will have a first arrival, first entry policy so spectators are also advised to arrive early particularly at peak times like evenings and weekends.
Spectators will be able to show their support for the athletes in Abu Dhabi at ADNEC, Zayed Sports City, Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi Yacht and Sailing Club, Khalifa International Bowling Center, Yas Links Abu Dhabi Golf Club, Al Forsan Resort and Corniche Beach, and in Dubai at Hamdan Sports Complex, Dubai Police Club Stadium and La Mer.
Athletics, badminton, basketball, beach volleyball, bocce, bowling, cycling, equestrian, football (including 11-a-side, 7-a-side and futsal), golf, artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, judo, kayaking, open water swimming, powerlifting, roller skating, sailing, swimming, table tennis, handball, tennis, triathlon and volleyball make up the 24 sports on the schedule.
Tickets for the Opening Ceremony of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 can be purchased, here: https://www.ticketmaster.ae/event/7529?brand=ae_sowg