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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. We empower people with intellectual disabilities to become accepted and valued members of their communities, which leads to a more respectful and inclusive society for all.

FACT SHEETS, BIOS, PHOTOS AND VIDEOS

Press Kit

Get detailed information on Special Olympics: downloadable fact sheets, senior officer bios, event and program photos and more.

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Annual & Reach Reports

The Annual Report summarizes performance during the year. The Reach Report describes program results acheived worldwide.

Downloadable Videos

Find dozens of downloadable and streamable videos, including sport and historical B roll.

Downloadable Photos

Special Olympics keeps a comprehensize and current catalog of downloadable photos on Flickr.

CEO Mary Davis

Mary Davis is the Chief Executive Officer of Special Olympics International.

Chairman Tim Shriver

Read the biography of Special Olympics Chairman of the Board, Tim Shriver.

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Board of Directors

Our Board determines policies and is composed of international business and sport leaders, professional athletes, educators and experts in intellectual disabilities.

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Available Speakers

If you are interested in booking one of our speakers or would like information about our speakers, visit our speakers bureau page.

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Contacts

Mark Daley

VP, Strategic Communications
+ 1 (202) 824 0389

Rebecca Simon

Director, Health External Affairs
+1 (202) 824 0344

LATEST NEWS AND PRESS RELEASES

a group of young adults huddled in a circle looking down as the camera looks up at them for a unique photo.

Press Releases

Special Olympics Celebrates the Impact of Over 80 Youth Innovation Projects During World Creativity and Innovation Day and Week

Youth Leaders from around the world took action in 2018 through innovative outlets to achieve inclusive schools and communities.

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Soccer players (footballers) in two rows (front row keeled down and back row standing) from all different unified teams outside in front of the keepers net in a group photo.

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MLS WORKS and ESPN Announce 2019 Special Olympics Unified Sports® Soccer Exchange Program

Unified Soccer Exchange Program promotes social inclusion, highlighted by East vs. West Unified All-Star Showcase in Orlando.

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Co-ed cheer team on the left comprised of 6 athletes. two dancers on the right, one male and one female; he's dressed in all white and she has on a white top and a flower print ankle length dress.

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Competitive Cheer and DanceSport Adopted as Recognized Sports of Special Olympics

At the Abu Dhabi 2019 Special Olympics World Games, the Special Olympics International Board of Directors voted to adopt DanceSport and Cheer as “recognized” sports of Special Olympics. DanceSport and Competitive Cheer have met the criteria for adoption to be classified as “recognized” sports in the Special Olympics Official General Rules.

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