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Special Olympics Latin America is part of Special Olympics, an international organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition.

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Spotlight on Latin America

Unified Footbol in Latin America

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 ››


Special Olympics athlete Merdeces Gutierrez

Teachers taught Meche to speak in sign language, but because of his brain injury, he could not learn all the words in sign language. Now he has become very independent thanks to the discipline of sports. Read More ››

Laura Garcia and Manuel Gracia Shimanovich, Swimming Coaches

es una experiencia muy bonita, la cara de ilusión con que vienen el esfuerzo que le ponen, la disciplina que tienen al hacerlo, el sacrificio de los papas que vienen desde lejos. Read More ››


Sponsors in Latin America

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DigicelA strong supporter of Special Olympics in Latin America.
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Coca-ColaOur founding partner has supported Special Olympics for decades.
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Resources for Special Olympics Leaders

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Resources in Spanish

Find key pages and downloads in Spanish, including coaching guides, the strategic plan, competition rules, family resources and Young Athletes resources.
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Special Olympics Contact Information


Special Olympics Latin America
Ciudad del Saber Clayton
Av. Vicente Bonilla, 121, Ciudad del Saber
Panama City, Panama

Office: +1 507 317-0615
Twitter: @oeamericalatina

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Special Olympics Blog

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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