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!
Special Olympics Inaugural World Cup Presented by Toyota
The first-ever Special Olympics Unified Cup was presented by Toyota! This international football (soccer) tournament showcased the unifying power of sport on a global stage.
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Law Enforcement Torch Run
The mission of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) is to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics movement.
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Take Part in the Delaware Memorial Bridge 5K Run to Acceptance
This year’s event will be held Sept. 30, and raises money for children and adults in Delaware who participate in Special Olympics.
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50 for 50 With Sergeant Brett Sobieraski
The 30 year veteran of the Rochester Police Department ran for 50 hours straight to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics.
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Disciplinary Officials Join in 2018 Hong Kong Law Enforcement Torch Run
Over 3,700 participants ran for athletes with intellectual disabilities and raised over HK$2.2 million.
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Golf Star Leads Clinic for Special Olympics Great Britain Athletes
Padraig Harrington led an exciting golf clinic for six Special Olympics Great Britain (GB) athletes on Wednesday 11 July.
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Brevard Banditz Win Softball Gold, Honor Retiring Coaches
After the Unified team from Florida won, Bob Rall and Tonya Snodgrass took off their shoes and laid them on home plate. Learn why.
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Natalia Vodianova Joined Unified Football Match on Red Square
The Special Olympics International Board of Directors member was among the celebrities and athletes who took part.
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Special Olympics Azerbaijan-UNFPA Project Kicked Off
A total of 40 girls, aged 14 to 17, and their coaches gathered at the Baku Sports Palace for their first Unified Football training.
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2018 SOEA Regional Floorball Coach Training Hosted by Special Olympics Korea
During the five-day-training, the coaches developed their skills and shared the technical know-how together through interaction.
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Share Your Story
Athletes and coaches: we would love to hear your story! Fill out this form to share your experiences with the Special Olympics community.