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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.
Young girl and older women stretching out on mats.
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This Week Thousands of Yogis will Celebrate the Sun During Solstice in Times Square

Mind Over Madness Yoga, Presented By AerieRegistration Is Open For Free All-day Outdoor Yoga Event
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Finish Line employees and Special Olympics athlete give a thumbs up at the Finish Line and Brooks Running shoe giveaway at 2018 Special Olympics USA Games.
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Finish Line Youth Foundation Named Finalist in ESPN’s 2019 Sports Humanitarian Awards

Foundation and Brooks Running Company nominated for Corporate Community Impact Award
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A female player prepares to shoot the ball while males players on the other team attempt to block.
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International Basketball Foundation (IBF) and Special Olympics Announce Partnership to Promote Inclusive Sport

Cooperation supported by NBA Legend and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Sam Perkins
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A group of athletes close together posing with thumbs up and the peace sign; athletes are wearing red and white Adidas football uniforms.
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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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Young man sliding down a water slide.
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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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Mary Davis speaking at a podium.
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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 100 days out advertizement
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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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a group of young adults huddled in a circle looking down as the camera looks up at them for a unique photo.
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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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Soccer players (footballers) in two rows (front row keeled down and back row standing) from all different unified teams outside in front of the keepers net in a group photo.
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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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Co-ed cheer team on the left comprised of 6 athletes. two dancers on the right, one male and one female; he's dressed in all white and she has on a white top and a flower print ankle length dress.
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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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Photo of Main Event Entertainment building lit up in blue lights at dusk. The sign on the outside wall reads: Eat. Bowl. Play.
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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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Who Says I Can't. Special Olympics Nippon and Anytime Fitness
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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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