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.
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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Electrifying and Inspiring Opening Ceremony Signals Start of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi in Breathtaking Style
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan announced the start of Special Olympics World Games 2019.
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Seven are Honored for Championing Global Health Work with Golisano Global Health Leadership Awards
Seven healthcare organizations and professionals who are on the frontlines of bringing essential and often unprecedented health care services to those with intellectual disabilities (ID).
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Special Olympics, WHO, and Partners Commit To Ending Unjust Health Disparities for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Seven honorees will receive Golisano Global Health Leadership Awards ABU DHABI, UAE.
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Special Olympics Live Stream This Friday, 8 March
Friday, 8 March, Special Olympics went coast to coast doing a live stream featuring our athletes and influencers to show the world how much better it can be when we practice inclusion and #ChooseToInclude.
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ESPN’s Coverage of Special Olympics World Games Begins March 14 from Abu Dhabi
ESPN's coverage of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi will begin Thursday, March 14, with a live three-hour special ESPNEWS, capturing the inspiration, pageantry, performances and special guests of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi Opening Ceremony.
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Bridging the gap: Special Olympics and Best Buddies create global movement to build inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities
Special Olympics, Best Buddies International and supporters from around the world will unite on Wednesday, March 6th for the annual Spread the Word Day.
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Lighting of Flame of Hope in Athens, Greece
Flame is bound for Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
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