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.
The Revolution is Inclusion: First-ever Special Olympics athlete-led panel to convene at United Nations
Athlete leaders demand inclusion for all during 12th Session of the Conference of States Parties.
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Six Flags Invites Guests to “Take the Plunge” to Benefit Special Olympics
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company and largest operator of waterparks in North America, is partnering with Special Olympics for a fun kickoff to the start of summer.
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Special Olympics CEO Feature Speaker at National Conference Focused on Improving Healthcare for People with Disabilities
50+ panel discussions, workshops and breakout sessions w/ national health experts
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X Games Minneapolis 2019 to Debut Special Olympics Unified BMX Race
Announcement Marks 100 Days Out from X Games Minneapolis 2019.
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Special Olympics Celebrates the Impact of Over 80 Youth Innovation Projects During World Creativity and Innovation Day and Week
Youth Leaders from around the world took action in 2018 through innovative outlets to achieve inclusive schools and communities.
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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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