En las noticias
En cada rincón del planeta, Olimpiadas Especiales está cambiando la vida de las personas con discapacidad intelectual. Estas noticias llegan de todas partes del mundo.
Special Olympics Leadership Academy Visited MENA Region
Representatives from Bahrain, Jordan, Tunisia, Lebanon, Mauritania, Algeria, Morocco, Egypt & Oman brought energy to the Academy.
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Africa Leadership Academy 2017 in Lusaka, Zambia
The academy, with representatives from 20 African countries, took place September 2017 at the Olympic Youth Development Centre.
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First Lady of Zambia Becomes 50th Anniversary Champion for Africa!
We’re proud to announce that Her Excellency Esther Lungu, First Lady of the Republic of Zambia, has accepted the role of 50th Anniversary Ambassador for the Africa Region.
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50th Anniversary Celebration Announcement Video
This video was made to mark our July celebration of 50 years of empowerment for people with intellectual disabilities.
Swimmers Competed in Open Water Maccabia Games Event
Every 4 years, Israel hosts the Maccabia Games, which are called the “Jewish Olympics." Jews from about 80 countries come to compete.
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver Receives Arthur Ashe Award For Courage at The 2017 ESPYS
Watch Tim Shriver accept the award on his mother's behalf and call out the work that still needs to be done.
Brendan West Found Happiness on a Basketball Court
Brendan West’s life has been anything but “normal” since the day he was born. Find out how basketball has helped him with that.
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How Thomas Shimoda Skates Past Adversity
Thomas is fast on the ice-- really fast. At 24 years old, he has put many struggles behind him. Learn more about him.
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Special Olympics Athlete Stephanie Ching Becomes an Advocate
She met with members of Congress, including House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, to advocate on behalf of Special Olympics.
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Why Coaches Asked Matthew Grabowski to Join a Leadership Team
The role means he is involved in solutions to make all aspects of the program better for athletes. Learn how he got there.
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Special Olympics Marks 17th European Football Week
The goal: demonstrate to the world that inclusion through sport is achievable.
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UNICEF Kosovo Supports Young Athletes in Kosovo
UNICEF Kosovo agreed to help ensure that children with intellectual disabilities are involved in inclusive play and sport activities.
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