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.
Radisson Hotels Americas Announces Partnership with Special Olympics International to Support its Mission of Inclusion
Radisson Hotel Group Americas partners with Special Olympics in North And South America to empower athletes to be their best on and off the field.
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National University’s Social and Emotional Harmony program Partners with Special Olympics to Mentor Youth Leaders
National University’s Social and emotional Harmony program partners with Special Olympics to mentor Youth Leaders.
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Teams from Twenty-five Countries Selected to Compete in Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022
Second-ever international inclusive football (soccer) tournament presented by Toyota will showcase the unifying power of sport.
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SHAPE America and Special Olympics Partner to Impact School Communities Through Unified Physical Education
For more than 50 years, SHAPE America—Society of Health and Physical Educators and Special Olympics have joined forces to provide inclusive physical education (PE) programs nationwide.
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Badminton Oceania sign Memorandum of Understanding with Special Olympics Asia Pacific
Badminton Oceania and Special Olympics Asia Pacific announce three-year partnership to develop opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities across the continent.
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Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Logo Unveiled
Inclusive design process integrated Special Olympics athletes
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Safilo and Special Olympics International Together Again Until 2024
In 18 Years of Collaboration 1.3 Million Frames And Sunglasses Donated to Athletes all Over the World
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Special Olympics and WWE Announce Global Partnership Extension
Special Olympics and WWE announced a multi-year extension of their global partnership to help create inclusion through sports.
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Empowering Youth to Bridge the Divide
As part of a historic initiative to advance inclusive development worldwide for the youth of all abilities, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) has provided the Special Olympics movement with a new grant of $8,500,000 USD to launch a Global Campaign for Inclusion in support of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Olimpiadas Especiales lanza la primera campaña de aptitud física dirigida a atletas hispanos con discapacidad intelectual
Los jugadores de las Grandes Ligas de Béisbol (MLB) —el jugador de segunda base de los Yankees de Nueva York Gleyber Torres y el receptor de los Chicago Cubs Willson Contreras—se unen a atletas de Olimpiadas Especiales para lanzar la campaña de aptitud física en español: Escuela de Fuerza
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Special Olympics Launches First-Ever Fitness Campaign Aimed at Hispanic Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities
Major League Baseball (MLB) Players–New York Second Baseman Gleyber Torres and Chicago Catcher Willson Contreras–partner with Special Olympics athletes to launch Spanish-language fitness campaign: Escuela de Fuerza
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Chris Pratt & Katherine Schwarzenegger Newest Special Olympics Global Ambassadors
Actor Chris Pratt and author Katherine Schwarzenegger have been named the newest Special Olympics Global Ambassadors, joining the frontlines of the global movement for inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
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