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 and Best Buddies International Celebrate 9th Annual Spread the Word to End the Word® Day on 1 March
Survey findings from The Harris Poll reveal that over the last nine years, teens are more vocal in reinforcing respectful language while adults support inclusive behaviors but are not as active in verbally promoting inclusion.
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Special Performances Announced for the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games
Performances by Jason Mraz and Grace VanderWaal have been announced for the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games Opening Ceremony in Austria on March 18. Princess Charlene of Monaco, Hannah Teter, Apolo Ohno, Dikembe Mutumbo, Michelle Kwan, Sam Perkins, Jillian Michaels, Louie Van Amstel and many more will attend Games.
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ESPN’s Groundbreaking Coverage of Special Olympics World Winter Games Begins March 18 From Austria
Nightly Special Olympics World Winter Games 2017 program to bring viewers stories, competition showcase, interviews and more throughout the Games.
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Special Olympics and GoFundMe Announce Global Sponsorship
The partnership will create hundreds of fundraising campaigns for teams, delegations and athletes to attend the Special Olympics 2017 World Winter Games.
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Teams Announced for Sixth Annual NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified® Basketball Game
Buddy Hield, Brandon Ingram, Frank Kaminsky, Marquese Chriss, and Dario Saric named honorary coaches for Unified Basketball Game. Stephen Curry to tip Off Game at 9:30 a.m. CT on Saturday, Feb. 18.
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Special Olympics Delegates Advocated for Funding on Capitol Hill
Athletes from across the nation held more than 250 face-to-face meetings with Members of Congress in both the House and Senate.
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Louis Lauria Named Global Chief of Games and Competitions
He has been responsible for the administration and management of the Special Olympics World and Regional Games since his 2017 addition.
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Special Olympics Chairman Dr. Timothy Shriver to Make Official Visit to Russia
The invitation to visit Russia was extended by Vyacheslav Fetisov, First Deputy Chairman of State Duma of Russian Federation Committee of Physical Culture, Sport, Tourism and Youth Affairs.
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