Every day, Special Olympics is committed to enriching the lives of our athletes and our communities. Enjoy this News Archive of events and moments in recent Special Olympics history. Members of the media with questions or who require assistance should contact: Kirsten Suto Seckler Director, Global Marketing and Awareness +1 (202) 715-1147 kseckler@specialolympics.org.

No Room At the Inn 25 December 2006

Families Make Their Mark in South Africa 23 December 2006

Special Olympics European Basketball Week Highlights Growth of the Sport Across the Region 14 December 2006

United Nations Adopts Landmark Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 13 December 2006

Special Olympics Athlete and Unified Sports Partner Receive President’s Volunteer Service Award 12 December 2006

The Procter & Gamble Company offers savings and donations to Special Olympics 8 December 2006

Special Olympics Founder Receives New Freedom Award from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 6 December 2006

South Africa's Stunning Debut 3 December 2006

Special Olympics Observes International Day of Disabled Persons 3 December 2006

Special Olympics South Africa National Games Highlight an Exciting Year 1 December 2006

President Clinton Meets with Special Olympics Bharat Athletes 30 November 2006

Special Olympics International Chief Information Officer Named “2006 IT Executive Of The Year” 29 November 2006

Special Olympics Research and Evaluation Projects Earn a Global Reception 27 November 2006

We love a parade 24 November 2006

A Very Special Latin Christmas – Una Noche De Paz Muy Especial DVD Now on Sale 21 November 2006

Region gets ready for third Special Olympics European Basketball Week 17 November 2006

Special Olympics Announces Official Launch of Urban Strategy in New York City 15 November 2006

Chinese Sensation Zhang Ziyi Joins Special Olympics as Newest Global Ambassador 13 November 2006

Law Enforcement Torch Run Founder Receives President's Volunteer Service Award 11 November 2006

Forum on “Special Olympics For Social Harmony” Held at the United Nations 10 November 2006

Governor Schwarzenegger and Special Olympics International Board Member Maria Shriver Meet with Special Olympics Mexico Athletes 9 November 2006

China Disabled Persons' Federation Vice President Visits Special Olympics Headquarters 8 November 2006

Singapore President Nathan Presents Plaque of Appreciation to Special Olympics and ESPN STAR Sports 2 November 2006

Loretta Claiborne, Special Olympics Board Member and Athlete, Honored by the Institute for Community Living 26 October 2006

Special Olympics Chairman Timothy Shriver Receives Humanitarian Award at The Fashion Group’s Night of Stars Gala 26 October 2006

Leah Tutu to Serve as Special Olympics South Africa Ambassador 26 October 2006

"Special Olympics for Social Harmony" Forum to be Held at United Nations Headquarters 25 October 2006

Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Imagination Stage 22 October 2006

China Construction Bank and Bank of America Announce Joint Donation to 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games 18 October 2006

And the Countdown Begins . . . 18 October 2006

Coca-Cola Renews its Sponsorship of Special Olympics 17 October 2006

Special Olympics Taps International Film Stars to Join Global Movement as 2007 World Summer Games Spokespeople 14 October 2006

Pope Benedict greets Special Olympics athletes 13 October 2006

Special Olympics Israel athletes swim through adversity to participate in Tiburon Mile 3 October 2006

Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver Honored by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization 27 September 2006

Truckers and Bears Put Pedal to the Metal for Special Olympics 19 September 2006

Special Olympics Namibia athletes raise awareness, make new friends through FIFA Development Project 12 September 2006

Two-day event celebrates the lighting of the “Flame of Hope” for the European Youth Games 11 September 2006

ESPN STAR Sports to Broadcast Special Olympics Games and Programs 29 August 2006

Special Olympics swimmers show their skills at European championships 28 August 2006

Special Olympics Thailand National Games 26 July 2006

Pitching the Power of Sports at the European Parliament 24 July 2006

Special Olympics and Eunice Kennedy Shriver Honored at White House 13 July 2006

U.S. Surgeon General Honors Special Olympics Chairman Timothy Shriver with Award 5 July 2006

Special Olympics Czech Republic athletes at FIFA World Cup match in Germany 20 June 2006

802 athletes compete at 6th Special Olympics Morocco National Games 1 June 2006

Boise, Idaho (USA) Awarded 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games 16 May 2006

India Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs Officially Recognizes Special Olympics as Sports Federation 15 May 2006

“The Ringer” DVD goes on sale 16 May 2006 15 May 2006

Botswana Launches FIFA Project 15 May 2006

Special Olympics Canada and SUBWAY® ready to celebrate Special Olympics Day at SUBWAY restaurants across the country 11 May 2006

Special Olympics Families: Join us in wishing Eunice Kennedy Shriver a Happy 85th Birthday 11 May 2006

Reports from 2006 European Football Week 3 May 2006

Middle East/North Africa Regional Advisory Council elects Princess Lalla Amina of Morocco as Chair 1 May 2006

FIFA-Special Olympics Development Project Launched in Tanzania and Namibia 24 April 2006

Sixth Annual Special Olympics European Football Week Expects Record Number of Participants 21 April 2006

Reports from the First Special Olympics Latin America Games 17 April 2006

Fourth Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia Coach Assistant Program seminar 17 April 2006

Don Mischer Productions to Produce Opening Ceremonies of the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games 11 April 2006

Fit Feet program honored by the American Podiatric Medical Association 6 April 2006

AC Milan star shows his support for the Special Olympics European Youth Games 30 March 2006

2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games Host City Finalists Named 23 March 2006

Gobrecht named Special Olympics North America Managing Director 6 March 2006

NFL and Special Olympics Michigan (USA) Athletes Pair Up for Cardiac Health Screening 16 February 2006

Winter Olympians, Past and Present, Support Special Olympics 13 February 2006

Special Olympics Celebrates the XXth Olympic Winter Games 10 February 2006

Special Olympics Acknowledged during Visit of President of Greece to Italy 9 February 2006

Special Olympics skier takes part in historical event as Olympic Flame is carried through Slovenia 30 January 2006