Stories From the Field of Play
Win or lose, our athletes leave it all on the field. Read more about their triumphs, trials and trainings here.
Athletes and coaches, share your story at the bottom of the page!
Athletes and coaches, share your story at the bottom of the page!
Kiera Byland BEM: My Year of Advocacy and Inclusion
Kiera Byland BEM shares her journey since being elected as Global Athlete Congress Chair during the World Games in Berlin
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Serbia Celebrates EBW 2023 Legacy with 2024 Unified Women’s Basketball Event
A vibrant celebration of women’s and Unified basketball took place as the European Unified Women’s Basketball Tournament unfolded at the Kristalna Dvorana sports centre in Zrenjanin, Serbia, between 5-9 June.
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Special Olympics at UEFA EURO 2024: Volunteer Pair from Stuttgart Embrace the Experience
Over the past few weeks, volunteer pair Reka Schatz and Beeke Brinkmann have been among the Special Olympics athletes and partners assisting at UEFA EURO 2024 - the third-largest sporting event in the world.
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FIBA Foundation’s Youth Leadership Programme: Driving Inclusion in Finland and Beyond!
Lauri Aaltonen—a Unified Partner and volunteer with Special Olympics Finland—is working with the Finnish Basketball Federation to drive inclusion forward as part of the FIBA Foundation’s Youth Leadership programme.
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How Far Will You Go for Inclusion?
Dedicated Kenyan Athletes and Coaches Traverse Long Distances Just to Attend Weekly Trainings
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Rising Star Coaches Recognized by Special Olympics North America
While winning is the reason we all play sports, spreading and promoting inclusion is at the forefront of the organization.
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Special Olympics Badminton on the Rise—Celebrating World Badminton Day
Special Olympics’ sport federation partner, Badminton World Federation (BWF), created and now celebrates World Badminton Day.
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Special Olympics in the Copa América: Promoting Inclusion
In a significant gesture towards inclusion, the captains of all 16 teams competing in Copa América, held in the United States, will wear the captain's armband with the message "Choose to Include."
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Special Olympics Athletes Wow the Crowds at the 2024 FIBA Open
Eleven Special Olympics teams were among over 1,000 basketball players at the recent FIBA Open in Mies, the largest 3x3 basketball tournament in Switzerland, on 15 and 16 June 2024.
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Special Olympics and FIBA Foundation: A Natural Fit
The recent FIBA Open in Mies, Switzerland shows the partnership between Special Olympics and the FIBA Foundation in action.
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