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.
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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