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Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi kicks off with a splash

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Special Olympics in Abu Dhabi kicks off with a splash

We’re heading now to the United Arab Emirates, where the Special Olympics World Games are being held.

And as correspondent Andy May explains from Abu Dhabi, a record number of countries are taking part.

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