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Inclusion around the World
From kids to communities, see inspirational examples of how inclusion is taking root, and leading to real change, both at home and around the world.
Fromwdhn.com
Loretta Claiborne Inspires Special Olympics Wiregrass Athletes
Special Olympics has taken off in Alabama. A Special Olympics icon who has a few words to say to the athletes.
FromWWE.com
Superstars join the ESPN and Special Olympics Unified event in Las Vegas: photos
WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart and Ivy Nile take part in the Unified event at Victoria Fertitta Middle School.
FromESPN
Special Olympics Unified Sports teaching inclusion in schools
Team sports bring people together. Special Olympics Unified Sports® teams do that, too and much more.
Colston Loveland gives back to Special Olympics athletes
Colston Loveland is partnering with Adidas to provide new cleats for the flag football players ahead of the Special Olympics USA games.
Fromwmtw.com
Special Olympians prepare for track season with support from Portland firefighters
Special Olympics athletes Noel Thompson and Paul Sandberg are preparing for track and field season.
Fromnhl.com
Alex Wennberg hosts Special Olympics Athletes at SAP Center
Alex Wennberg is helping extend impact in a meaningful way by continuing Sharks commitment to inclusion.
Fromwmur.com
Fremont middle school teacher running Boston Marathon to support Special Olympic New Hampshire
Lauren MacArthur will run the marathon alongside Special Olympics athletes.
FromWMTW-TV YouTube
LSC-Montgomery lifePATH Student Earns Gold Medal in Inaugural Special Olympics Competition
Kendall Young has earned a gold medal at the Special Olympics Texas Area 4 & 6 Basketball Skills Competition.
Fromkplctv.com
Students take strides toward inclusion on the new Lake Arthur High School track
For many students with disabilities in Jeff Davis Parish, March 19 was more than just going for the gold...
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Bulloch County students shine at Special Olympics hosted by William James Middle School
The event celebrated inclusion, teamwork, and the accomplishments of children with special needs throughout the district.
FromAOL.com
Holliday Special Olympics athletes to advocate on Capitol Hill
In a few days, two Holliday high schoolers will trade the classroom for Capitol Hill, carrying a message of inclusion, acceptance, and opportunity.
FromMSN
Train 4 Life helps improve fitness and health of Special Olympics athletes
For more than 50 years, Special Olympics has used the power of sports to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.
Fromvillanovan
Building community through sport
“I would say that the main goal of Unified is to encourage athlete partner interactions, both on the field and off the field,” Fonkalsrud said.
Special Olympics Targets 600,000 Coaches by 2030 with Nike Partnership
Aiming to grow coaching roster by a 140% increase over six years.
FromJTV
Lisa Hendricks, Polar Plunge & Gage Losey, Special Olympics Athlete
He took the plunge last year and is planning to do it again this year.
SBJ Unpacks: Expanding the Special Olympics’ ‘come play’ philosophy
David Evangelista’s setting some ambitious goals for his tenure when it comes to serving the movement’s athletes and growing revenue.
Host cities spread the Special Olympics message globally
The Special Olympics World Games will come to Latin America for the first time in 2027...
New Special Olympics CEO sets ambitious goals to create more opportunities for athletes
"Cement permanent change as to how the world looks at inclusion.”
Backed by Nike, key push underway to recruit Special Olympics coaches
Special Olympics needed to rebuild after COVID, most notably as the organization lost almost half of its coaches.
FromWUSA9 (YouTube)
Commanders Sam Cosmi takes flight with Special Olympics
Offensive lineman Sam Cosmi is learning a new playbook.
Fromturnto10.com
Volunteers introduce Rhode Island Special Olympic athletes to pickleball
Pickleball continues to surge in popularity across all age groups.
FromFanSided
Special Olympics Unified Basketball 3x3 World Cup
Full schedule, Opening Ceremony and how to watch
Watch along as Puerto Rico and Special Olympics show the power of sport to promote inclusion.
Watch along as Puerto Rico and Special Olympics show the power of sport to promote inclusion.
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