Atletas
Los atletas son el corazón de Olimpiadas Especiales. Nuestros atletas son niños y adultos con discapacidad intelectual de todo el mundo: ¡5,6 millones y seguimos sumando! Encuentran éxito, alegría y amistad en nuestra comunidad global. ¡Y además se divierten muchísimo!
Confident and Ambitious: Meet Princess
Princess Ayin is a 26-year-old athlete, student and role model to all in Accra, Ghana. She describes herself as tough, passionate and ambitious.
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From Sports Skills to Teaching Skills
Karla Violeta Castro González is a versatile athlete from Mexico. Her growing confidence in sports has led to confidence in other parts of her life as well!
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Dream Coffee, Dream Job
Like many people with intellectual disabilities, Yin Hao dreams of having a good job. But jobs can be hard to find—and job training can also be tough to find. Luckily, there is a visionary special coffee shop, located near Yin's school in Shanghai. It's called The Dream Workshop.
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Michael Jacques Makes Impact Writing Books About his Experience Living with Autism
Michael Jacques lives life overcoming obstacles. He doesn't read or write, but that doesn't stop him from sharing his story in the most creative of ways. Jacques shares his story about how he became a self-published author to his books "I Belong: Can I Play?" and "Can’t Read, Can’t Write, Here’s My Book." A feat that while challenging, was well worth it in the end.
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World Cerebral Palsy Day with Novie Craven and RJ Nealon
Novie Craven speaks with former Special Olympics athlete, RJ Nealson, about living with Cerebral Palsy on the “Inclusion Revolution Radio” Podcast.
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World Inclusion Day 2021
Jimmy Masina and Lou Lauria discuss Special Olympics federation partnerships and the being an athlete official.
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Gerald Mballe Receives the Integration of Refugees Through Sport Award 2021
Special Olympics Advisor and advocate for Unified with Refugees programme, Gerald Mballe has been shortlisted for the Integration of Refugees Through Sport Award (IRTS) Role Model Award.
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Special Olympics Minnesota Athlete Danielle Liebl Thrives in Both Sports and Academics to Become Lawyer at Amazon
Surrounded by the magnificent architecture showcased at the White House, Danielle Liebl was experiencing a life-changing event.
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Special Olympics Athletes Employed by Special Olympics Programs Strive for Inclusion in the Workforce
Employment stories come in all categories, with each story reflecting a unique perspective and journey to getting that job. For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, it is not always an easy journey to employment.
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Being the Best He can Be: Meet Omar
Omar Al Shami proudly represented his country, the United Arab Emirates, at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, and achieved a gold medal in the swimming competition.
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Inclusion At Work: Meet Kurtis
Kurtis Jon Siu grew up in Hong Kong in a family of four, with an older brother who also has an intellectual disability. Kurtis credits Special Olympics with building his confidence, not only in sports but also by encouraging him to pursue his passions. One of those passions is art and design!
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Rylan Ritter Takes Gridiron Grit and Transfers It to Powerlifting
It was a gloomy day when Rylan Ritter and his varsity football teammates from Poteau High School gathered for a team meeting following practice. Ritter, a sophomore, sitting on his knees and entirely focused on head coach Greg Warner, was about to get the surprise of a lifetime.
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