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.
WTA Charities and Special Olympics Expand Partnership Through Virtual Athlete Experiences
WTA Charities and Special Olympics Expand Partnership With Virtual Athlete Experiences
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Toyota Partners with Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan 2022
Moscow, 3 June 2021: Toyota Motor Europe became an official mobility partner of Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan 2022 during a signing ceremony at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
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Special Olympics Establishes New Community Engagement and Social Inclusion Focus Project in Europe
As part of a global mission to build inclusive communities for all, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia has announced a two-year agreement with The UPS Foundation to support Special Olympics inclusive programming and grass-roots activities.
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Special Olympics Floorball Competitions to Start in Kazan
All-Russian Special Olympics floorball and unified floorball competitions will take place in Kazan on May, 3 – 7 2021. The tournament will unite over 130 athletes with intellectual disabilities from 9 Russian regions.
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Special Olympics Europe Eurasia and European Broadcasting Union Seal New Alliance
Special Olympics Europe Eurasia and European Broadcasting Union Announce New Partnership.
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Sport and Sustainability International (SandSI) Team Up with Special Olympics and World Games Berlin 2023
Partnership will create a more inclusive and sustainable field of play for future generations.
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First National ‘Mental Health Action Day’ to Drive People to Take a First Mental Health Action for Themselves or Others
One year into COVID-19 and amidst a growing mental health crisis, MTV Entertainment Group and nearly 200 organizations team up to plan inaugural ‘Mental Health Action Day’ on May 20
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Riverdale Star Charles Melton Named Newest Special Olympics Global Ambassador
Special Olympics named Riverdale actor Charles Melton as a Special Olympics Global Ambassador.
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CooperVision, Optometry Giving Sight, and Special Olympics Partner to Enhance Eye Care for People with Intellectual Disabilities
SAN RAMON, Calif., April 7, 2021 – CooperVision, Optometry Giving Sight and Special Olympics have come together to support the Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes® program, which aims to strengthen vision care inclusion for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The organizations have committed $300,000 through 2023 to provide Special Olympics athletes with high-quality vision and eye health screenings, prescription eyewear and sports goggles, while also providing improved education and training for eye care professionals (ECPs) and optometry students so they are better able to meet the unique needs of this marginalized group.
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“Winning Attitude” Tune-In Alert
Special Olympics equestrian athlete Sarah Dalton guest stars in “Power Rangers Dino Fury.”
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Textron Aviation launches signature Special Olympics Airlift event in support of 2022 USA Games
Textron Aviation Provides Special Olympics Airlift to transport athletes and coaches to and from Orlando for 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
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Special Olympics Partners with WWE to Debut New Resources to Help Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities Stay Fit and Healthy During COVID-19
New Data Reveals People with Intellectual Disabilities are 6x More Likely to Die from COVID-19
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