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!
Asmaa Naser Eddin Wins Medal for Syria Despite Odds
She fled the bomb zone, and she arrived in a country where dreams come true. Learn what she endured just to train.
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Floorball Athletes Prove Power of Perseverance
Indonesian floorball athletes had challenges due to lack of equipment and a proper venue. Learn what they did to stay sharp.
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Special Olympics Unified Sports Training Pays Off for Ice Dancers
The audience were treated to a beautiful display when Denis Bragin and Yekaterina Kirdyayeva took to the ice. Read about their journey.
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The Special Bond Behind Erika Kalin's Incredible Performance
Erika Kalin listens for one voice when she competes—her training guide Reinhart Shultz. Read about their incredible connection.
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We Are the Peacemakers
Our 5 million Special Olympics athletes are leading the way to a world where everyone is included—see how.
Learning Perseverance in the Mountains of Pakistan
Special Olympics athlete Parvez works as a laborer in a wheat field. That may have shaped him into the athlete he is today.
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Korean Athlete Finds and Shares Success Through Sports
As a child, Wonsang had problems associated with intellectual disability. Eventually, his family found sports helped him find focus.
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To Play Is To Learn: WASH Instruction in Kenya
“I have learned that dirty hands will make me sick.” This is what athlete Habiba Noor learned from participating in sports. Learn how.
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Leadership Shines in Kenya’s Microsoft Mission 3000 Athlete
Find out how John Makau has overcome an intellectual disability to lead his family, and many others too.
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Athlete Input Council Members Discuss Leadership
See what they have to say about what athlete leadership means to them, howe they became leaders and more.
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