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.
Special Olympics comments on immigrant children with intellectual disabilities
In moments of crisis and adversity, people with intellectual and developmental differences are at much greater risk.
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Special Olympics International launches “The Revolution is Inclusion” Campaign
All-out effort to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities.
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Nazareth College Breaks Ground Today on New $23.5 Million Golisano Training Center
Nazareth College officially broke ground today on its $23.5 million Golisano Training Center. The 91,000-square-foot center will bring together the strengths of Nazareth College, Special Olympics, and the Golisano Foundation to create a new model of inclusion, fitness, and wellness for athletes with intellectual disabilities. It will open in Fall 2019.
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Special Olympics and WWE Team Up to Support the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games
Special Olympics announced today that WWE (NYSE: WWE) will once again support the Special Olympics mission to change the world through sports by sponsoring the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games.
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Football Legends Unite for Inaugural Unified Cup in Chicago
ESPN2 to air finals live, first-ever live primetime broadcast of a Special Olympics Unified Sports competition.
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ESPN Hosts Inaugural Unified Sports Challenge at 2018 USA Games
Executives from The Walt Disney Company, Bank of America, Coca-Cola, Microsoft and more compete to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Unified Sports®
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Football Fever Starts Here: 45,000 Athletes to Participate in 450 Events Across 50 Countries for Special Olympics European Football Week 2018
As football fever heats up, Special Olympics European Football Week 2018 kicks off! From 19 to 27 May, 45,000 athletes across 50 countries will take to the pitches of Europe Eurasia and enjoy the beautiful game.
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Hasbro and Special Olympics Join Together
Hasbro is expanding its support of Special Olympics to advance global youth and Unified programs as part of BE FEARLESS BE KIND.
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Didier Drogba Announced as Global Ambassador
Global soccer legend to open doors and promote inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities.
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International Cheer Union Signs Memorandum of Understanding Announcing Support
International Cheer Union announces their support of Special Olympics in developing cheerleading programs for people with intellectual disabilities.
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Azerbaijan to Host Groundbreaking Special Olympics Youth Forum
More than 300 youth and adult leaders from approximately 30 countries will gather Sept. 24-28, 2018 for an inclusive leadership forum.
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International Skating Union Signs Proclamation of Support
International Skating Union announces their unanimous support and affinity for Special Olympics and all its skaters.
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