Africa
How Fitness and Health Go Hand-in-Hand: Fima on Supporting Athlete Wellness
This month, I met with Fimanekeni (Fima) Hamutenya, a Special Olympics Namibia athlete, whose experience as a Fitness Captain and Health Messenger helped him rebuild his confidence and inspired him to help his fellow athletes live healthier, more active lives.
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World Media Celebrates Special Olympics’ Global Week of Inclusion
As Special Olympics celebrates its Global Week of Inclusion from July 20 – 26, media outlets around the world are spotlighting the annual celebration of unity, empowerment and respect.
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Side by Side: A Sibling Round Table
Across the Special Olympics movement, siblings have always played an important role as supporters, advocates, teammates, and leaders.
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Kilifi’s Quiet Shift
On the red-dirt fields scattered across this coastal region, a quiet but profound shift is underway.
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Raised in Love, Seen by the World
When Purity was born with Down syndrome, her mother, Anne Limo, remembers feeling crushed by fear and uncertainty.
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Azerbaijan Women Claim Division 3 Gold After Dramatic Win Over USA
Special Olympics Azerbaijan captured the women’s Division 3 gold medal at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026, defeating Special Olympics USA 3–2 in a hard-fought final on 10 July.
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