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 España Spearheads ‘Unified with Refugees’ initiative in Europe Eurasia
Inclusivity takes center stage as football players from Special Olympics Andalucia participate in an exhibition match with refugees from the Seville Refugee Reception Center.
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Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Twenty-Four
Before the pros hit the field in the Unified All-Star Game, athletes from both sides join JR to talk about their experience. MLS Works partnered with Coca-Cola to sponsor this event.
Learn about the marketing and communications strategies behind World Games Berlin 2023 with Albert Tuemann
Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast host, Novie Craven, and co-host, Josh Basile, from accessiBe have teamed up to release a podcast mini-series highlighting the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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Coaching a Special Olympics Unified Team
Hear from Special Olympics Unified Football coaches about their reasons for being involved in Special Olympics, what makes it so special, what they try to teach athletes and what the athletes teach them.
A Day in the Life of a Special Olympics Program at the Unified Cup
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a team at the Unified Cup or other Special Olympics competitions? Follow three of our programs on their daily schedules in Detroit while competing at the 2022 Unified Cup.
Officials with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities IDD
Listen to Hassam and Garrett’s journeys to becoming an official, and the benefits that being an official has for them.
Alvaro’s Story – Athletes in Leadership Positions
Alvaro Brochero is a Special Olympics Athlete from Venezuela. He is a football coach, an advisor and an Athlete Leader.
Unified Cup 2022 Presented by Toyota
The Special Olympics Unified Cup presented by Toyota was hosted in Detroit Michigan in July 2022. As the second iteration of the Cup, this single sport competition was built on the inaugural installment in Chicago in 2018.
West All-Stars Win 2023 Special Olympics Unified All-Star Game
Just hours ahead of the MLS All-Stars facing off against Arsenal, both teams are focused. After all, it’s their All-Star moment: the Special Olympics Unified Sports All-Star Game.
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Mom of Special Olympics Germany Athlete Inspires 45+ People to Volunteer and Work at Special Olympics World Games in Berlin
Few people can say they are single-handedly responsible for more than 45 people volunteering and working at Special Olympics World Games in Berlin.
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Athletes and coaches: we would love to hear your story! Fill out this form to share your experiences with the Special Olympics community.