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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.

Unlocking the Potential of Inclusion Through Special Olympics in Ethiopia

Special Olympics Ethiopia will host Africa Region’s largest annual gathering—the Special Olympics Africa Leadership Conference with official carrier Ethiopian Airlines
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Special Olympics Welcomes the Newest Class of U.S. Youth Ambassadors

The 2023 – 2025 class of Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors were announced after a three-week application process.
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Special Olympics Athletes Become History Makers in Participating in First UCI World Championships

Four Special Olympics Great Britain athletes recently made history by taking part in a demonstration race at the first ever Glasgow 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.
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Starkey and Healthy Hearing Serve Over 2,200 Athletes at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

Starkey Cares has partnered with Special Olympics International to increase access to hearing health services worldwide for Special Olympics athletes
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F1 driver Zhou Guanyu becomes Special Olympics Global Ambassador

Washington, D.C. 14 July 2023 – F1 racing driver Zhou Guanyu has pledged his support to creating more sporting opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) by becoming a Global Ambassador for Special Olympics. Born in Shanghai, China, but based in Great Britain, 24-year-old Guanyu is the first driver from China to become a Grand Prix starter after making his debut for Alfa Romeo in 2022, having previously raced in F4, F3 and F2.
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Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation → Mission: Inclusion

2 July 2023 - Hyannis Port, Massachusetts: As part of a shared commitment to inclusion and community service across the world, Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) signed a historic five-year partnership agreement that will provide sustained services, support and empowerment to the global population of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Special Olympics World Games Berlin Celebrates Many Firsts in Inclusion

All expectations were exceeded at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
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Allison+Partners Support Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

As part of its global commitment to advocating for inclusion alongside Special Olympics, the Allison+Partners German team has sent a team of PR volunteers to the World Games
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Henry Schein Donates Health Care Products to Support Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Screenings

With this donation, the Company promotes wellness and health education for athletes with intellectual disabilities around the world.
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Starkey Serves as Exclusive Hearing Health Partner for the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

Starkey Cares and Special Olympics International have partnered to increase access to hearing health services worldwide for Special Olympics athletes
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Promoting Inclusive Health on the World Stage

Special Olympics Celebrates the 2023 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award Recipients
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Special Olympics World Games Berlin Opening Ceremony Kicks Off World’s Largest Sporting and Humanitarian Event in 2023

Fifty thousand athletes, coaches, families, volunteers and supporters of the World Games joined together in an electric celebration of inclusion in Olympiastadion, Berlin.
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