Press Releases
Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports, every day around the world. Here's what's happening world wide.
22,000 People Apply to Volunteer at Special Olympic World Games Berlin 2023, German Speakers Still Encouraged to Apply
More than 22,000 people have applied to volunteer at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, a reflection of the enthusiasm for the world’s largest inclusive sports event. German speakers and people with local knowledge of Berlin are still encouraged to apply.
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Starkey hosts Special Olympics International Leadership in Minnesota
Summit held five months out from the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
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Special Olympics Unified Skiing and Snowboarding Returns to X Games Aspen 2023
In 2023, Special Olympics Unified Snowboarding will return for its eighth year at X Games Aspen and Unified Skiing will return for the third year.
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Special Olympics Calls on Governments to Commit 3% of Education Funding for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Plans “Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion” to Advocate for Policies and Financing Needed to Make Social Inclusion a Reality
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Special Olympics USA Team Named
201 Athletes, Coaches and Staff to Represent the United States at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
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Special Olympics Releases 2022 Faces of Inclusion Books: Stories of Inclusion
Special Olympics has launched their second annual “Faces of Inclusion” book highlighting individuals impacted by the organization’s Unified Schools programming, which is a school offering Special Olympics Unified Sports.
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Hasbro and Special Olympics Continue to Celebrate Inclusive Schools Nationwide
Annual Collaboration Kicks off on Hasbro’s 10th Annual Global Day of Joy on December 7th
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Media Registrations for Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Now Open
Berlin to host global media and broadcasters, 17 – 25 June 2023
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The Daily Mile and Special Olympics Partner to Promote Year-Round Inclusive Physical Activity
The partnership allows The Daily Mile and Special Olympics to collaborate to offer trainings and share resources that promote physical activity, social and emotional learning, and health promotion year-round.
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Succeeding On the Front Lines of Health Equity
Special Olympics Celebrates The 2022 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award Recipients • A clarion call for greater support from governments, philanthropies, and the private sector for people with intellectual disabilities who are being marginalized in society
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Minute Media and Special Olympics Announce Formal Partnership
Minute Media kickstarted a multi-year partnership with Special Olympics at their 2022 USA Games with the goal of amplifying the importance of inclusivity in sports through community work and content creation
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Special Olympics and Microsoft Level Up for 2022 Gaming for Inclusion
Second Annual Esports Experience Will Include Immersive Leadership Training for Three Special Olympics Athletes to Become Shoutcasters for the Broadcast
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