A trophy was awarded to the most outstanding athlete, and another trophy to the most valuable player. Leslie Pableo / The National
Children warm up with the help of their coach at the Infinity Games held at Sunmarke School Dubai. Leslie Pableo / The National
Contestants from schools and sports clubs gathered to compete in a series of races, sprints, obstacle course races and gymnastics competitions. Leslie Pableo / The National
"The government should make it compulsory for schools to involve children with special needs in sports,” said the mother of one of the competitors. Leslie Pableo / The National
Children participating in throwing games at the Infinity Games. Leslie Pableo / The National
Children participating in track and field at the Infinity Games. Leslie Pableo / The National
Children participating in gymnastics at the Infinity Games. Leslie Pableo / The National
Without these games, "nobody would encourage these kids" to compete, said the Games founder. Leslie Pableo / The National
The contestants were divided across three categories of competitions based on their endurance level. Leslie Pableo / The National
By the end of the day, the best performing three teams received gold, silver and bronze medals. Leslie Pableo / The National
A trophy was awarded to the most outstanding athlete, and another trophy to the most valuable player. Leslie Pableo / The National
Children warm up with the help of their coach at the Infinity Games held at Sunmarke School Dubai. Leslie Pableo / The National
Contestants from schools and sports clubs gathered to compete in a series of races, sprints, obstacle course races and gymnastics competitions. Leslie Pableo / The National
"The government should make it compulsory for schools to involve children with special needs in sports,” said the mother of one of the competitors. Leslie Pableo / The National
Children participating in throwing games at the Infinity Games. Leslie Pableo / The National
Children participating in track and field at the Infinity Games. Leslie Pableo / The National
Children participating in gymnastics at the Infinity Games. Leslie Pableo / The National
Without these games, "nobody would encourage these kids" to compete, said the Games founder. Leslie Pableo / The National
The contestants were divided across three categories of competitions based on their endurance level. Leslie Pableo / The National
By the end of the day, the best performing three teams received gold, silver and bronze medals. Leslie Pableo / The National
A trophy was awarded to the most outstanding athlete, and another trophy to the most valuable player. Leslie Pableo / The National
To the Infinity Games, and beyond: Competition starting for point for special needs athletes
Without a competition like this, 'nobody would encourage these kids', says games founder who collaborated with the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi