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.
Tom Golisano dona 30 millones de dólares a Special Olympics
Special Olympics announced today that it has received its largest single private gift in the organization's 53-year history.
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Tom Golisano Gifts $30 Million to Special Olympics to Expand Critical Health Services Globally for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Special Olympics announced today that it has received its largest single private gift in the organization's 53-year history.
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WeThe15: A global human rights movement for the 1.2 billion persons with disabilities
For the first time ever Special Olympics collaborates with the International Paralympic Committee, Invictus Games and International Committee of Sports for the Deaf.
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Special Olympics and Microsoft team up to build global inclusive esports
Athletes with and without intellectual disabilities will compete in inaugural Gaming for Inclusion 12 – 18 September
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Detroit Selected to Host the Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022
Second-ever international football (soccer) tournament set to take place 31 July – 6 August 2022.
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“Misión : Inclusión” – Dos décadas de Inclusión A Través del Servicio A Personas con Discapacidad Intelectual
Fundación Club de Leones Internacional y Olimpiadas Especiales celebra dos décadas de alianza.
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Kazan Marks 200-Day Countdown to Special Olympics World Winter Games 2022
Kazan, Russia, 6 July 2021 – To commemorate the 200-day countdown to Special Olympics World Winter Games 2022 (Kazan Games) and build excitement for the world’s largest sport and humanitarian event, the City of Kazan, Russia, erected a dynamic monument in the center of the city.
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“Mission: Inclusion” Two Decades of Inclusion Through Service for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Lions Clubs International and Special Olympics celebrate two decades of partnership.
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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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