Historias
Estas historias globales tratan sobre el poder de Olimpiadas Especiales para inspirar esperanza, confianza y valentía. Olimpiadas Especiales cambia las vidas de nuestros atletas con discapacidades intelectuales, pero también las de nuestros entrenadores, familias, voluntarios y otras personas que tienen la oportunidad de participar.
More than an IRONMAN
In a new documentary, Chris Nikic takes you behind the scenes to see how he balances training, community and his personal life.
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Washington Post Profiles Three Special Olympics Athletes with Down Syndrome
The following is an excerpt by The Washington Post from the article titled, For World Down Syndrome Day, meet 3 young people who dream big and achieve.
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Special Olympics Super Bowl LVI Media Recap
For the ninth consecutive year Special Olympics capitalized on the environment as a massive storytelling platform for the movement despite a shift primarily to a virtual setting.
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Seeing Double: Novie Craven Catches Up with The Chin Twins
Novie Craven catches up with the Chin Twins in a fun interview.
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Li Na Inspires Special Olympics Athletes at Macau Tennis Academy
Professional tennis player Li Na inspires Special Olympics athletes at Macau Tennis Academy.
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Student-Athletes Make Impact on Campus Beyond SUNY New Paltz Athletics
When Olivia Ingalsbe arrived at SUNY New Paltz to play for the women’s soccer team, the foundation of Special Olympics was already cemented on campus.
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Portrait of a Health Leader: Meet Herith
Herith Suleiman deeply understands the needs of people with intellectual disabilities. Why? Because Herith himself has intellectual disabilities.
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Senegal Athletes Lead Workshops on Handwashing, Hygiene
This work is crucial, especially in the continuing fight to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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From Fear of Sports to Health Through Sports: Fahsai’s Story
When Fahsai Saejang was born, her diagnosis—Down Syndrome and a hole in her heart—came as a shock.
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International Women’s Day: Celebrating the Accomplishments of Emanuelle “Manu” Dutra Fernandes de Souza
Emanuelle Dutra Fernandes de Souza, better known as “Manu,” is a 24-year-old Special Olympics Brazil athlete who embodies the spirit of inclusion.
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Special Olympics Teams Up with Smartsheet for Efficient Global Work Flows
Special Olympics teams with Smartsheet for efficient global work flows.
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Statement on Special Olympics World Winter Games in Kazan
With sadness, disappointment, and deep frustration, Special Olympics International announces today that we will not be holding the World Winter Games in Kazan, Russia, which had been scheduled to begin on 21 January 2023.
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