Top Honor for Our Music Series

The Gold Halo recognizes "A Very Special Christmas," which funds our work with people with intellectual disabilities worldwide.
Photos show Christmas Record grants at work in Russia, Malawi, Rwanda and South Africa.

A Small Country with Big Plans

Malawi's President Joyce Banda is innovating with Special Olympics on health, sport and social inclusion.
President Banda, left, with Nobel Peace Prize winner Daw Aung San Suu Kyi of Burma.


Photo: Diego Azubel

For Decades, A Focused Mission

The history of Special Olympics charts growth from a backyard sports camp to a worldwide movement of millions.
Special Olympics athlete Li Hang Zhang of China at the 2013 World Winter Games in PyeongChang, Republic of Korea.

Summer Games, Off Like a Shot

In many parts of the world, Special Olympics athletes and volunteers are involved in track and field events.
Special Olympics Virginia athlete Matthew LeMay begins the 4x100 relay.


Special Olympics Moments

Giving encouragement and joy to teammates when they succeed makes the team "all in" and allows all players to focus on the joy of the game.

Robin Schermerhorn, Family MemberRead the Story

I love my fellow athletes and look forward every year to track and field starting so I can see all my friends and strive to do my best.

Kara Siddons, AthleteRead the Story

I was very excited when I made the team as this has been my dream, to play high level football one day in my life.

Elvira Goagoses, AthleteRead The Story

This one boy really disliked the idea and he was very vocal about it. ... Every week he took another step forward. It's been three months now and he's made such an incredible change.

Rachel Alm, Unified PartnerRead the story

Now he pushes on the ice, glides and gets some serious speed behind him. “Rory likes to go fast,” his coach says.

Kate McKenna, Special Olympics StaffRead The Story

The hearing aids were placed in her ears. At that moment, Dr. Gil Herer said softly, "Alice." She looked up in clear astonishment. Tears came to her eyes.

Stephen Corbin, Special Olympics StaffRead The Story

The Thai coach must have spoken to his team during the break, because when the athletes and Unified partners came back on the pitch, they were in teaching mode.

Paige Okun, Special Olympics StaffRead The Story

Spotlight on Africa

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Deon Namiseb, Special Olympics Global Ambassador at the 2011 Summer World Games

"Believe in Yourself!"

Born in Namibia with both an intellectual and physical disability, Deon Namiseb is a shining example of the effect Special Olympics can have on an athlete's life.  LEARN MORE ››


Armed with Better Sight, Yao Armand looks Ahead to Future Competitions

Special Olympics athlete Yao Armand won a bronze medal and a spot in a worldwide football competition next year in Brazil. He also received a prescription for new glasses. Read More ››

Africa's Malawi Leads With Innovative Programs

Malawi has one of the most innovative national Programs in the Special Olympics movement, supporting more than 5000 active athletes, despite being relatively small and rural. Read More ››


Royal Bafokeng SportsA proud partner of Special Olympics in Africa.
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Spotlight on Asia Pacific

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A Million for Bharat!

Special Olympics Bharat registered its millionth athlete in March 2013. Chairman Air Marshal Denzil Keelor pays tribute to the various parties who have contributed to this milestone.LEARN MORE ››


Rising Star of ALPS

Zafar has been registered with Special Olympics for the last one year and has now joined the Athlete Leadership training program and is being trained in the special office nowadays. Read More ››

How Special Olympics Pakistan has changed my life style

Hi my name is Jasmine. I have been in Special Olympics for eight years. Without Special Olympics I wonder what my life would be like. Read More ››

Sponsors in Asia Pacific

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Coca-ColaOur founding partner has supported Special Olympics for decades.
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Procter & GambleP&G has supported Special Olympics for more than 32 years.
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Spotlight on East Asia

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Lee Myung-Bak, president of the Republic of Korea, declared the games open

2013 World Winter Games

Athletes from 110 countries competed against the world's best at the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games, January 29 - February 5. Latest News ››


Special Olympics Macau Unified Bowling Competition

Athletes from Special Olympics Macau and Employees from Companhia de Telecomunicações de Macau had a unified bowling competition at Future Bright Bowling Center. Read More ››

2013 Special Olympics Korea Board Meeting

On April 12th, Special Olympics Korea Board Meeting and General Assembly was held in the Korea National Museum. Read More ››


Coca-ColaOur founding partner has supported Special Olympics for decades.
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Boeing ChinaBoeing China is a proud sponsor of Special Olympics.
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Spotlight on Europe Eurasia

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Road to Rio!

Unified Football Tournament Kicks off in Poland and serves as Qualifiers for Unified Cup 2014, Brazil. Read More ››


Girl Power at European Football Week

The talent of the female footballers stood out during European Football Week in Kosovo. Coaches and volunteers see first hand how the power of Special Olympics in changing attitudes and promoting respect. Read more ››

Croatia athletes push their limits on wheels!

With the Dalmatian sun shining on their helmets and a gentle breeze on their backs, 30 Special Olympics Croatia riders took part in a national cycling competition. Read more ››

Sponsors in Europe Eurasia

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EuroLottoA strong supporter of Special Olympics in Europe/Eurasia.
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European UnionThe European Union is a proud sponsor of Special Olympics.
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Spotlight on Latin America

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Unified in Latin America

Athletes from 12 different countries are taking part in the biggest Unified Football event of the year in San José, Costa Rica. Learn More ››


Bienvenida de Lujo para Unificados de Honduras

Muy agasajada estuvo la selección unificada de Honduras al llegar del I Torneo Centroamericano y del Caribe de Fútbol Unificado de Olimpiadas Especiales el pasado viernes 17 de mayo. Read More ››

Campeones llegan a casa!

El día sábado 18 de mayo de 2013, en el estadio Cementos Progreso, Ciudad de Guatemala, fue presentado al público presente y por TV nacional la selección de fútbol Unificado que participó en el “I Torneo Centroamericano y del Caribe de Fútbol Unificado de Olimpiadas Especiales Costa Rica 2013”, hubo Read More ››

Sponsors in Latin America

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DigicelA strong supporter of Special Olympics in Latin America.
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Spotlight on MENA

More about Middle East-North Africa »
Rabah Kino of Lebanon on the slopes in Idaho, USA.

"My Life Champion"

He first skied down snowy slopes tucked between his mother's ski boots. Now Rabah Kino of Lebanon is an accomplished skier for Special Olympics. LEARN MORE ››


They made our Day!! SO Lebanon YA demonstration South Sub-Program

For almost 90 minutes, at “Emam El Sader Foundation”, in door sport court, 40 young athletes demonstrated HAPPILY. They represented 4 institutions/foundation in the South, taking care of individuals with different abilities. Read More ››

Special Olympics Board of Directors holds a big meeting in Tripoli

On Saturday March 9th 2013, at Tripoli’s Sawani Rehabilitation Center for People with Disabilities, a big meeting was held. Read More ››

Sponsors in Middle East-North Africa

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Procter & GambleP&G has supported Special Olympics for more than 32 years.
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Coca-ColaOur founding partner has supported Special Olympics for decades.
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Spotlight on North America

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Celebrating Moms in May

They're our number one cheerleaders and so much more. Let's celebrate the "moms" of Special Olympics! LEARN MORE ››


Kimberly Gann, Share My Story

I volunteered for 4 years in high school with my local Special Olympics program, but this was my first time volunteering with the state-level Summer Games. Read More ››

Kristin Segebarth, Share My Story

My name is Kristin Segebarth and I had so much fun this weekend. It was so much fun spending time with the athletes. Read More ››

Sponsors in North America

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Finish LineFinish Line is a proud national partner of Special Olympics.
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Events Around the WorldView the Worldwide Events Calendar »

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Basketball Tourney

Sixteen European nations will gather in Istanbul Turkey to compete in the fifth European Basketball Tournament along with the Turkish Basketball Federation.

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Football Tourney

The Kim Källström Trophy in cooperation with the Gothia Cup will take place July 14-18 with 30 teams participating from around the Europe/Eurasia region.

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Summer Games

The Southern California Summer Games will take place on June 8-9 at Cal State Long Beach. Over 1,100 athletes will compete in six sports.

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Upcoming Events Around the World


Date

Event

Location

Jun 6, 2013

Health Screening

Support our Special Olympics athletes on 6 June during the Health Clinic in Rurindo, Rwanda. Athletes will receive screenings that educate them on healthy lifestyle choices and identify health issues that may require additional follow-up. Please contact Mr. Bernard Mutabaruka (contact info below) for event details.
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Mr. Bernard Mutabaruka
Email:mutaben@yahoo.fr
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Rurindo
RWANDA

Jun 6 - 8 2013

Pennsylvania Summer Games

Join us June June 6-8 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 2000 athletes will compete in aquatics, athletics, basketball, bowling, equestrian, golf, gymnastics, softball and tennis.
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Penn State University in State College
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UNITED STATES

Jun 6 - 8 2013

Wisconsin Summer Games

Join us June 6-8 at University of Wisconsin during our Summer Games event. Approximately 1800 athletes will compete in aquatics (swimming), athletics (track & field), soccer and powerlifting.
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University of Wisconsin
Stevens Point, Wisconsin
UNITED STATES

Jun 7 - 8 2013

Virginia Summer Games

Summer Games, our largest competition, is nothing short of legendary thanks to overwhelming support from thousands of local volunteers who brave the summer heat to assist Special Olympics Virginia athletes each June. Athletes come from all corners of the state to compete in swimming, powerlifting, softball, track & field, bowling and tennis. This event also features our annual Healthy Athletes expo, as well as fan filled stands, thanks to our Volunteer to Cheer program! Summer Games, one of Special Olympic Virginia’s seven state-level competitions, has been at UR since 1983; prior to that, the event was held in Lynchburg.
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University of Richmond
Richmond, Virginia
UNITED STATES

Jun 7 - 9 2013

Vermont Summer Games

Special Olympics Vermont Summer Games is our largest competition. It takes place at the University of Vermont. We offer four sports: aquatics, athletics (track and field), bocce and softball.
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Michelle Gates
Email:mgates@vtso.org
Phone:802-863-5222 x108
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The University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont
UNITED STATES

Jun 7 - 9 2013

Alaska Summer Games

Join us June 7-9 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 300 athletes will compete in athletics, aquatics, basketball, gymnastics, and powerlifting.
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Anchorage, Alaska
UNITED STATES

Jun 7 - 9 2013

Maine Summer Games

Join us June 7-9 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 1500 athletes will compete in football, Soccer, golf, sailing and tennis.
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University of Maine
Orono, Maine
UNITED STATES

Jun 7 - 9 2013

New Jersey Summer Games

Join us June 7-9 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 2500 athletes will compete in aquatics, bocce, gymnastics, powerlifting, softball, tennis and track & field.
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The College of New Jersey
Ewing, New Jersey
UNITED STATES

Jun 7 - 9 2013

Vermont Summer Games

Join us June 7-9 at University of Vermont during our Summer Games event. Approximately 600 athletes will compete in aquatics, athletics (track and field), bocce and softball.
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University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont
UNITED STATES

Jun 7 - 9 2013

Massachusetts Summer Games

Join us June 7-9 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 1300 athletes will compete in athletics, aquatics, gymnastics, powerlifting, roller skating, tennis and volleyball.
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Harvard Athletic Complex
Boston, Massachusetts
UNITED STATES

Jun 7 - 9 2013

West Virginia Summer Games

Join us June 7-9 at Laidley Field during our Summer Games event. Approximately 750 athletes will compete in various summer sports.
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Laidley Field
Charleston, West Virginia
UNITED STATES

Jun 7, 2013
8:00 - 1:00 PM

Motor Activities

Join us at Indes San Miguel in San Miguel, El Salvador on 7 June from 8am-1pm for an exciting day of Motor Activities competition. The Motor Activity Training Program is designed to prepare athletes with severe or profound intellectual disabilities, including athletes with significant physical disabilities, for sport-specific activities appropriate for their abilities.
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Indes San MiguelSan Miguel
EL SALVADOR

Jun 7 - 9 2013

Connecticut Summer Games

Join us June 7-9 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 2400 athletes will compete in athletics, aquatics, cycling and gymnastics.
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Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, Connecticut
UNITED STATES

Jun 7 - 8 2013

Delaware Summer Games

Join us June 7-8 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 800 athletes will compete in athletics, aquatics, bocce, powerlifting, softball, tennis, MATP and Young Athletes.
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Newark, Delaware
UNITED STATES

Jun 7 - 9 2013

Indiana Summer Games

Join us June 7-9 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 2600 athletes will compete in aquatics, bocce, bowling, cycling, horseshoes, powerlifting, track & field and volleyball.
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Indiana State University
Terre Haute, Indiana
UNITED STATES

Jun 7 - 9 2013

Maryland Summer Games

Join us June 7-9 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 1500 athletes will compete in cheerleading, aquatics, softball, bocce, and athletics.
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Towson, Maryland
UNITED STATES

Jun 8, 2013
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Kayaking Competition

The Area Kayaking Competition will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth.
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Joel Maxwell
Email:jmaxwell@sotx.org
Phone:817-332-3433
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Marine Creek Lake
North Loop I-320 at Marine Creek Parkway 4801 Marine Creek Pkwy Fort Worth, TX 76179

Fort Worth, Texas
UNITED STATES

Jun 8, 2013

Coaches Training

Join us and support our Special Olympics Program on 8 June for a day of coaches training in Thylo, Malawi. Please contact Mr. Felix Chisowa (contact info below) for event details.
For more information
Mr. Felix Chisowa
Email:somalawidirector@gmail.com
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Thylo
MALAWI

Jun 8 - 9 2013

Southern California Summer Games

More than 1,100 Special Olympics Southern California athletes will show their courage and determination during Summer Games on June 8-9 at Cal State Long Beach. Become a volunteer, or come cheer these superstars on as they hit game-winning baskets, make birdie putts, and swim for the gold. This event is free, and it is open to the general public. The Games will feature our six spring/summer sports (aquatics, basketball, bocce, golf, gymnastics, and track and field). Along with the competitions, you will have fun playing games, listening to live music, and participating in many activities.
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Kelly Kloepping
Email:kkloepping@sosc.org
Phone:(562) 522-8554
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California State University, Long Beach
1250 Bellflower Blvd.

Long Beach, California
UNITED STATES

Jun 9, 2013

Figure Skating Competition

The Special Olympics Texas - Central Texas Area Figure Skating Competition is an area-wide competition for athletes/teams. The athletes will compete in the Austin Bluebonnet Open under their own Special Olympics Division.
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Joanna Sarrett
Email:jsarrett@sotx.org
Phone:512-491-2962
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Cedar Park Center
2100 Avenue of the Stars Cedar Park, TX 78613

Cedar Park, Texas
UNITED STATES

Jun 11 - 14 2013

Coaches Training

Join us and support our Special Olympics Program through 11 June - 14 June for 3 days of coaches training in Ruvuma, Tanzania. Please contact Mr. Frank Macha (contact info below) for event details.
For more information
Mr. Frank Macha
Email:sotanzaniadirector@gmail.com
Phone:255 713 622 462
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Ruvuma
TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF

Jun 12 - 14 2013

Khomas Football Coaches Training

Join us and support our Special Olympics Program through 12 June - 14 June for 2 days of football coaches training in Windhoek, Namibia. Please contact Ms. Ester Kambla (contact info below) for event details.
For more information
Ms. Ester Kambala
Email:ekambala@specialolympics.org
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Khomas sub-Program Windhoek
NAMIBIA

Jun 13 - 15 2013

Utah Summer Games

Join us June 13-15 at Herriman High School during our Summer Games event. Approximately 1000 athletes will compete in athletics (Track & Field), cycling, soccer, Unified Sports® Soccer, softball and motor activities training program.
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Herriman High School
Herriman, Utah
UNITED STATES

Jun 14 - 16 2013

Illinois Summer Games

Join us June 14-16 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 3800 athletes will compete in aquatics, athletics, bocce, gymnastics, powerlifting and soccer.
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Illinois State University
Normal, Illinois
UNITED STATES

Jun 14 - 16 2013

New York Summer Games

Join us June June 14-16 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 1000 athletes will compete in athletics (track & field), aquatics, basketball, bowling, powerlifting, gymnastics, tennis and volleyball.
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University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
UNITED STATES

Jun 15, 2013
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

FCA Victory Bowl

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will be hosting a sports skills day on Saturday morning, June 15, at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco. Graduated seniors from the 12-county Heart of Texas Area who have been selected to play in the annual Victory Bowl later in the evening will be conducting skills events and games in softball and flag football with Special Olympics athletes and those aspiring to become athletes. All the activities will take place on the playing field of Floyd Casey Stadium. Athletes and families/chaperones will receive a free ticket to the Victory Bowl scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Floyd Casey Stadium. Please call the area office if you plan on attending.
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Tommy Smith
Email:tsmith@sotx.org
Phone:254-230-4824
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Floyd Casey Stadium
3088 Burnett Ave

Waco, Texas
UNITED STATES

Jun 15, 2013

Inducción a Olimpiadas Especiales

Seminario de Inducción a Olimpiadas Especiales en la Autoridad del Canal de Panamá para todo público.
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Autoridad del Canal de Panamá
Balboa

Panama City, Panama
PANAMA

Jun 15 - 21 2013

Asia Pacific Unified Sports Football Cup Qualifiers

Join Special Olympics in the Asia Pacific region for the Unified Sports Soccer Cup Qualifier that will bring together Special Olympics athletes (people with intellectual disabilities) and Unified Partners (people without intellectual disabilities) to play as teammates from all over the region. They will be competing for a spot in the 2014 Unified Sports Football Cup in Brazil.
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BangkokBangkok
THAILAND

Jun 16, 2013
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Swiming Competition

Join us at Ex Polvorin in San Salvador, El Salvador on 16 June from 8am-1pm for an exciting day of aquatics competition. Special Olympics athletes will show their skill while competing in various swimming events.
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Olimpiadas Especiales El Salvador
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Ex PolvorinSan Salvador
EL SALVADOR

Jun 19 - Jan 23 2013

Europe Eurasia Basketball Tournament

Special Olympics athletes from 16 European nations will gather in Istanbul Turkey to compete in the fifth European Basketball Tournament in association with the Turkish Basketball Federation. Nations represented include: Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Macedonia, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Turkey, and Ukraine.
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Kerem Ilgün
Email:kilgun@soturkiye.org.tr
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Istanbul
TURKEY

Jun 19 - 23 2013

Europe/Eurasia Unified Volleyball Tournament

Join Special Olympics in the Europe/Eurasia region for a Unified Volleyball Tournament that will bring together Special Olympics athletes (people with intellectual disabilities) and Unified Partners (people without intellectual disabilities) to play as teammates from different parts of the region.
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Istanbul
TURKEY

Jun 20 - 22 2013

Minnesota Summer Games

Join us June 20-22 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 1300 athletes will compete in athletics, gymnastics, tennis and volleyball.
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Stillwater
Stillwater, Minnesota
UNITED STATES

Jun 21, 2013
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Track and Field Competition

Join us at the Estadio Magico in an Salvador, El Salvador on 21 June from 8am-1pm for an exciting day of track & field competition. Special Olympics athletes will show their skill while competing in various track events.
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Estadio MagicoSan Salvador
EL SALVADOR

Jun 26 - 28 2013

Nigeria Regional Games

Join us and cheer on our athletes 26-28 June during our Regional Games event. Athletes from all over Nigeria will compete in various summer sports events. Please contact Mrs. Folashade Bolumole (contact info below) for event details.
For more information
Mrs. Folashade Bolumole
Email:sonigeriadirector@gmail.com
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South Nigeria
NIGERIA

Jun 28, 2013
08:00 - 1:00 PM

Bocce Competition

Join us at Villa Centroamericana in San Salvador, El Salvador on 28 June from 8am-1pm for an exciting day of bocce competition. Special Olympics athletes will show their skill on the court. Please contact Sandra Uceda (contact info below) for event details.
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Sandra Uceda
Email:suceda.g@gmail.com
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Villa CentroamericanaSan Salvador
EL SALVADOR

Jun 28 - 30 2013

Nevada Summer Games

Join us June 28-30 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 900 athletes will compete in various summer sports.
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Davis, California
UNITED STATES

Jun 28 - Jan 30 2013

Ohio Summer Games

Join us June June 28 - 30 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 2600 athletes will compete in aquatics, athletics (track and field), bocce, bowling, cycling, gymnastics, power lifting, roller skating, soccer, tennis, and volleyball.
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The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
UNITED STATES

Jun 28 - 30 2013

Swimming & Open Water Coaches Seminar

Join us and support our Special Olympics Program 28-30 June for the Swimming & Open Water Coaches Seminar in Utrecht, Netherlands. Please contact Kester Edwards (contact info below) for event details.
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Kester Edwards
Email:kedwards@specialolympics.org
Phone:(202) 824-0366
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ZeistUtrecht
NETHERLANDS

Jun 28 - 30 2013

Northern California Summer Games

Join us June 28-30 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 900 athletes will compete in aquatics, bocce, tennis and track & field.
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Davis, California
UNITED STATES

Jun 28 - 29 2013

Idaho Summer Games

Join us June 28-29 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 900 athletes will compete in aquatics, basketball, cycling, powerlifting and track & field.
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Boise
Boise, Idaho
UNITED STATES

Jun 29, 2013
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Ragin Cajun Classic Golf Tournament

Have fun and support more than 450 Special Olympics Texas athletes in the Panhandle Area. Your registration includes a round of golf, a catfish and gumbo dinner, an all-day putting contest, hole prizes, door prizes and much more! Two tee times are available: 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Four-person scramble: $360 per team Entries limited to the first 60 teams to sign up! Tee times will fill up fast, so enter now!
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Susie McAlister
Email:sMcAlister@sotx.org
Phone:817-332-3433
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Palo Duro Creek Golf Course
50 Country Club Dr.

Canyon, Texas
UNITED STATES

Jul 5, 2013
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Bowling Competition

Join us at the Galaxi Bowling in San Salvador, El Salvador on 5 July from 8am-1pm for an exciting day of bowling competition. Special Olympics athletes will show their talent and skill while competing on the lanes. Please contact Sandra Uceda (contact info below) for event details.
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Sandra Uceda
Email:suceda.g@gmail.com
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Galaxi BowlingSan Salvador
EL SALVADOR

Jul 9, 2013

State Cycling & Flag Football Finals

This event offers a wide variety of opportunities to the media. Special Olympics Michigan athletes, volunteers and coaches will be available for interviews and photographs. Approximately 200 athletes, coaches, chaperones and volunteers will participate in the State Cycling Finals. There will be 170 cyclists and 20 unified partners competing. Bike inspections begin at 7:30 a.m.
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Kim Purdy
Email:purdy1kr@cmich.edu
Phone:(989) 954-5112
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Chrysler Proving Grounds
3700 S Mi State Road 52

Chelsea, Michigan
UNITED STATES

Jul 9 - Aug 6 2013

Texas Softball League

The Special Olympics Texas - Central Texas Area softball league is an area-wide competition for athletes/teams in the Central Texas area.
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Jason Miller
Email:jmiller@sotx.org
Phone:512-491-2964
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Krieg Fields
517 South Pleasant Valley Road

Austin, Texas
UNITED STATES

Jul 10 - 12 2013

Regional Family & Young Athletes Training

Join us and support our athletes on 10-12 July for two days of Family & Young Athletes Training in Windhoek, Namibia. Please contact Ms. Ester Khambala (contact info below) for event details.
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Ms. Ester Kambala
Email:ekambala@specialolympics.org
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Windhoek
NAMIBIA

Jul 12, 2013
8:00 - 1:00 PM

Soccer Competition

Join us at Estadio Charlaix in San Salvador, El Salvador on 12 June from 8am-1pm for an exciting day of soccer competition. Special Olympics athletes will show their skill on the pitch while competing on the field. Please contact Sandra Uceda (contact info below) for event details.
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Sandra Uceda
Email:suceda.g@gmail.com
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Estadio CharlaixSan Salvador
EL SALVADOR

Jul 13 - 14 2013

Oregon Summer Games

Join us July 13-14 during our Summer Games event. Approximately 1800 athletes will compete in athletics (track & field), bocce, golf, and softball.
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Newberg
Newberg, Oregon
UNITED STATES

Jul 14 - 18 2013

Kim Kallstrom Trophy (Football/Soccer)

The Kim Källström Trophy is a cooperation between Gothia Cup, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia, Special Olympics Sweden and of course main sponsor Swedish national player Kim Källström. The second edition of Kim Källström Trophy was held during 2012 with a lot of positive feedback from the 27 participating teams. Our goal for 2013 is to increase the number of participating teams to 30, invite more international teams and to increase the number of girls participating in the tournament.
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Anna Holmberg
Email:info@gothiacup.se
Phone:+46 (0) 31-50 67 80
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Gothia Cup, Heden Center
Box 22052
400 72 Göteborg
SWEDEN

Jul 15 - 16 2013

State Equestrian Competition

This will be our 20th annual State Equestrian Competition. Approximately 90 athletes are expected for this two day event.
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Johna Thum
Email:jthum@sosd.org
Phone:605-331-4117
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State Fair Grounds
Huron, South Dakota
UNITED STATES

Jul 19, 2013
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

2nd Annual Dimas Vasquez Golf Tournament

Golf tournament honoring a long-time Special Olympics Texas volunteer.
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Marsha Baray
Email:mbaray@sotx.org
Phone:915-532-8161
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Underwood Golf Complex
3200 Coe Road

El Paso, Texas
UNITED STATES

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Defying Expectations

Georgie is emerging as the only bona fide athlete in the Seigenthaler-Hayes family. There is no sport he won’t try, no athletic endeavor he’s won’t pursue. No fear. No trembling. Just do it. That’s how George rolls.

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Posted on 2013-04-23 by Tim

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