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!
For Christopher Dyke and His Unified Flag Football Team, the USA Games Were an Experience of a Lifetime
Playing a variety of positions, the 21-year-old says he enjoys wide receiver the most, but he also shines on the defensive side of the ball.
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Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program Makes the Impossible Possible
Eleni Rossides introduced the Motor Activity Training Program to a crowd of 200 students at the Malta Invitational Games 2022 University Forum in May.
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Fathers of Special Olympics Malta Share their Hopes for the Future
Special Olympics Malta Invitational Games brought a sense of relief in our movement and an injection of energy to the athletes.
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Times of Malta Featured an Original Piece by David Evangelista
The following is an excerpt from the article titled Architecture and Significance at Special Olympics Malta written by Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Regional President and Managing Director David Evangelista and published by Times of Malta.
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New York Yankees Host Special Olympics Athletes in the Bronx
When two iconic baseball clubs like the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees meet for interleague play, it serves as a recipe for the makings of an exceptional game.
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50 Days Until Kickoff for the Unified Cup: A Profile of The Corner Ballpark
The corner of Michigan and Trumbull Avenues in Detroit’s historic Corktown neighborhood is considered sacred soil for baseball fans in the Motor City.
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Longtime Special Olympics Competitor Collins Clingman Ready for His USA Games Moment
With excitement in his voice, Collins Clingman talks about his lifelong passion for the Green Bay Packers and Iowa Hawkeye football. The Ottumwa, Iowa, native also says he’s a season ticket holder for the local community college’s basketball team. He loves to watch games with his brother-in-law, and for more than 25 years, he’s participated in athletics, softball and bowling for Special Olympics Iowa. There’s no denying it: Clingman is in his element whenever sports are involved.
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AIPS Media Shares Report on Historic Special Olympics Sprint Triathlon
The following is an excerpt from the article by Special Olympics Sports Manager Kester Edwards titled Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Athletes Make History in Challenge Family Triathlon Series published by AIPS International Sports Press Association.
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#EFW2022 is here!
Over 35,000 participants across 45 countries participated in football events from 20 to 29 May to mark the new edition of European Football Week #EFW2022, supported by UEFA.
Malta Hosts First International Special Olympics Event in Europe Since Pandemic
Welcoming athletes to compete in six different sports disciplines: aquatics, athletics, bocce, bowling, football, and table tennis.
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