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.
PAHO/WHO and Special Olympics Agree to Improve Health Access for People with Intellectual Disabilities
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Special Olympics today signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at increasing access to quality health care for people with intellectual disabilities.
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Toyota Signs Agreement to Become Global Partner of Special Olympics
Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) entered into a 2017 agreement with Special Olympics International to become a Global Partner.
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Special Olympics Announced New Members to International Board of Directors
Dr. Shi Derong, of Dongyi Capital in China, and Dr. Clement Chileshe, of the Olympic Youth Development Centre in Zambia joined in 2017.
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Caribbean Countries Score Goal for Inclusive Health for People with Intellectual Disabilities
The Unified Football Cup, hosted by Special Olympics Jamaica on 4 November, brought together 300 athletes with and without intellectual disabilities.
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Tom Golisano: A Champion for Global Health
Tom Golisano was honored for his contributions to global health, specifically through Special Olympics, in a Golisano Archives exhibit.
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Chairman Tim Shriver Seeks Papal Support to Build Inclusive World
Special Olympics athletes met Pope Francis during an official 2017 audience at The Vatican.
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II SO Central American and Caribbean Football Tournament 2018
In 2018 we will experience the passion of football with the Special Olympics II Central American and Caribbean Unified Football Tournament. From June 1 to 10, 2018, Guatemala City will welcome around 200 Special Olympics athletes with and without intellectual disabilities from 12 countries. This second version will be developed under Special Olympics Unified Sports, a program that joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It will follow the Gold Cup format of the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF).
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Tune In to see Special Olympics Founder Honored at The 2017 ESPYS
Eunice Kennedy Shriver will receive the Arthur Ashe Courage Award for her work and the creation of Special Olympics.
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Maria Gabriela Sigala of Venezuela joins Board of Directors
The Special Olympics International Board of Directors has elected a new member, Maria Gabriela Sigala, a leading philanthropist in Venezuela and former First Lady of Carabobo, Venezuela.
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Special Olympics Founder Honored at 2017 ESPYS
Eunice Kennedy Shriver dedicated her life to championing the rights and acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Special Olympics and MetLife Announced Partnership
The three-year international partnership will expand Special Olympics Young Athletes across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
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Panama Makes Strong Commitment to Support Rights of People with Disabilities
Government of the Republic of Panama and Special Olympics Latin America held a forum on “Inclusive Strategies for Equity.”
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