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.
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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United Airlines and Special Olympics Announce Global Relationship
United Airlines and Special Olympics International today announced the expansion of their relationship globally, celebrating in their shared vision to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. The announcement is the next evolution in United’s relationship with Special Olympics that represents a continued effort to break down barriers and further build on the organization’s remarkable legacy of inclusion by engaging the airline’s employees around the world.
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American University, Special Olympics Collaborate to Advance Research
The collaboration includes research and educational initiatives focused on persons with intellectual disabilities.
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To Celebrate the 50th Anniversary Year, Special Olympics and the Chicago Park District Break Ground on Eternal Flame of Hope, a Permanent Monument to Convey the Hope for Inclusion of People with Intellectual Disabilities
The monument will be located outside of Soldier Field—recognized as the birthplace of Special Olympics.
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Special Olympics Delegates Made Their Case on Capitol Hill
Athletes, program leaders, Unified partners, and family members converged on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. on Feb. 13.
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