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Special Olympics and Young 9 Foundation Partner to Advance Inclusive Sports
Two-year Partnership to Grow Special Olympics Unified Sports® in North Carolina and the Caribbean
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The Coca-Cola Company Becomes Official Partner of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029
[Chur, Switzerland — 18 May 2026] The Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 continue to gain strong international momentum: The Coca-Cola Company has been confirmed as an Official Partner of the Games, further strengthening one of the most impactful partnerships in the history of inclusive sport. As a Founding Partner of Special Olympics International, Coca-Cola has supported and shaped the global Special Olympics movement from the very beginning. This long-standing commitment continues with its engagement in Switzerland 2029, reinforcing Coca-Cola’s role as a key global partner of the movement. As an Official Partner, The Coca-Cola Company joins the high-est sponsorship category, with extensive activation and communication rights, as well as industry exclusivity.
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AJPH Supplement Spotlighting Special Olympics Health Programming Demonstrates How Inclusive Public Health Spaces Improve the Health of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Implementing strategies to improve health outcomes in all communities requires public health spaces to include people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) at the table when it comes to policy, funding and research decisions.
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France To Face Senegal in Opening Match of the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026
[Paris, France – 16 April 2026] The road to the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 took a major step forward as the official tournament Draw Ceremony was held at the headquarters of the French Football Federation in Paris on 16 April.
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Nokona Celebrates 100 Years with Celebrity Glove Auction Supporting Special Olympics
Auction Opens Today at 3:00 p.m. ET on Nokona.com
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When Sport Brings People Together: Visit Marks Key Milestone Toward the Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029
[Chur, Switzerland – 24 March 2026] The road to the Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 has reached a key milestone this week with the official agreement signing in Chur, Switzerland. From 10 – 17 March 2029, Switzerland will host the 2029 Games, sending a strong message of equality and active inclusion.
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Vice President, International Media Relations & Communications
+1 202-738-8511
Vice President, International Media Relations & Communications
+1 202-738-8511