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 Athlete Leader and Health Messenger, Shanaia Xuereb, Shares Her Experiences at this Year’s World Games Berlin 2023
In this week’s episode, Josh and Novie spoke with Special Olympics Malta Athlete Leader and Health Messenger, Shanaia Xuereb, about her time at this year’s World Games Berlin 2023.
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Join Special Olympics and Celebrate ICCE Global Coaches Day
Today, 25 September, Special Olympics recognizes and celebrates its coaches around the world for their efforts in teaching and encouraging athletes through sport and continuing to grow the movement of inclusion!
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ICCE Coaches Day
Celebrating International Council for Coaching Excellence Day.Read the full ICCE Global Coaches Day story
Special Olympics Oklahoma Fighting Peacocks Playing for Something Larger
It is an overcast sky in the middle of September as the leaves break away from the trees, signaling the changing of seasons.
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Coach Webinar Series 2023, presented by Gallagher
The Special Olympics Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher, is back for 2023!
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Special Olympics North America Championship Wraps up Day Two of Softball Competition
On a crisp and chilly Saturday morning at Peaks View Park in Lynchburg, Virginia, Special Olympics softball teams from across the United States and Canada joined together for the 2023 Special Olympics North America Softball Championship. Teams, both traditional and Unified, started in a round-robin format.
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Topgolf and Special Olympics to Hold a Giving Season on September 15 – October 31
Players can round up at checkout and a portion of proceeds from online reservations will go to Special Olympics
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Special Olympics and the FIBA Foundation Sign New MOU for Inclusion
Special Olympics International and the FIBA Foundation have come together to sign a new two-year MOU, Memorandum of Understanding, as they continue their individual and combined efforts to promote basketball as a tool for social development.
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Athletes: Jamey’s Story
A Special Olympics St. Kitts and Nevis Athlete Leader brings together students of all abilities through Unified football.
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Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Thirty
Superstar athlete Monty Briggs and coach Chad Williams join JR for the Agents of Inclusion Podcast. The three discuss Monty's favorite memories of winning the State Championship and what inspires him to be great.
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