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.
MLS WORKS and ESPN Announce 2019 Special Olympics Unified Sports® Soccer Exchange Program
Unified Soccer Exchange Program promotes social inclusion, highlighted by East vs. West Unified All-Star Showcase in Orlando.
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Competitive Cheer and DanceSport Adopted as Recognized Sports of Special Olympics
At the Abu Dhabi 2019 Special Olympics World Games, the Special Olympics International Board of Directors voted to adopt DanceSport and Cheer as “recognized” sports of Special Olympics.
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Main Event Entertainment is an Official Partner of Special Olympics
Main Event Entertainment is excited to announce it has signed on as an official sponsor of Special Olympics, the world’s largest organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
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Anytime Fitness Announces Global Partnership with Special Olympics
Nearly 5,000 Gyms Worldwide will Coach, Train and Support Special Olympics Athletes
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Special Olympics Wins Global Award for Leadership Development Initiative
The Special Olympics Leadership Academy has won a 2019 LEAD Award, presented by HR.com.
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Special Olympics responds to President Trump rescinding funding cuts
We express our gratitude to President Trump for re-authorizing funding for Special Olympics school-based programming. He joins a long history of over 50 years of United States Presidents and Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle in their support of Special Olympics and the work we do in communities throughout the country.
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Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 celebrates laying foundation for legacy of inclusion
A series of social initiatives that will establish the legacy of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 have been announced by dignitaries and leading figures from the UAE and Special Olympics.
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Spectacular Closing Ceremony Celebrates Legacy of World Games Abu Dhabi and Achievements of Thousands of Athletes and Volunteers
Seven days of sporting achievement, thousands of athletes and volunteers, dozens of events, countless displays of bravery, and millions of smiles.
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UAE Commits To Making Schools More Inclusive At The Global Youth Leadership Summit
The United Arab Emirates announced their pledge to implement the Unified Champion Schools program across all public schools.
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Special Olympics and Badminton World Federation Launch Long-Term Partnership
Special Olympics and the Badminton World Federation (BWF) announce a long-term partnership and commitment to developing a cooperative plan to increase inclusion and accessibility for more athletes.
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New Zealand Special Olympics Athletes Show Solidarity Amid Grief at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
In the wake of the deadly shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, athletes from Special Olympics New Zealand and Special Olympics United Arab Emirates, along with leaders of Special Olympics, gathered at the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
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Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Makes History by Welcoming 200 Nations
Of the 200 nations, 195 will compete in the Games and five will observe.
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