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Superstar singers to perform at Special Olympics closing ceremony

Keala Settle and Nicole Scherzinger among the stars to sing at the finale of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019

Superstars Keala Settle and Nicole Scherzinger will perform at the closing ceremony for Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.

Taking place at Zayed Sports City on Thursday evening, the event will see the singer of mega-hit This Is Me from The Greatest Showman perform alongside the former Pussycat Doll, state news agency WAM reported on Wednesday.

The closing ceremony will also feature the world premiere of the music video for the official song of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, Right Where I’m Supposed To Be, it added.

The live event will be the finale to seven days of sporting success, bravery and celebration of the human spirit.

Also performing on the night will be Khaleeji idol, Rashed Al Majed, Iraqi star Waleed Al Shami, and Emirati singer Hamad Al Ameri.

The ceremony will also put the volunteers firmly in the spotlight, celebrating the commitment and dedication of the 20,000 individuals who have been the backbone of the Games.

Athletes and coaches will take part in a parade to officially bring the curtains down on the largest sporting and humanitarian event of the year.

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