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!
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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Austria Hands 'Flame of Hope' to Abu Dhabi as Curtain Falls on Spectacular World Winter Games
15,000 people gather at the Merkur Arena in Graz, Austria to bid farewell to the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2017.
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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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Brent's Year of Firsts
The last year has been a year of firsts for Brent Heslehurst: He was chosen to represent Australia for the first time at a Special Olympics World Winter Games and he welcomed his first child with his wife, Emily.
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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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Louis Lauria Named Global Chief of Games and Competitions
He has been responsible for the administration and management of the Special Olympics World and Regional Games since his 2017 addition.
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Special Olympics Chairman Dr. Timothy Shriver to Make Official Visit to Russia
The invitation to visit Russia was extended by Vyacheslav Fetisov, First Deputy Chairman of State Duma of Russian Federation Committee of Physical Culture, Sport, Tourism and Youth Affairs.
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European Basketball Week 2017 Highlights
Thirty-five countries sent athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to compete. See how it all came together.
Daina Shilts: The Power of Sports—and Unity
She won bronze at the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games and has competed alongside her longtime role-model Hannah Teter.
Donghan Kim: To Bring Honor to Korea
He dreamed of competing in an endurance sport -- open water swimming -- in the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens.
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.