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Stories From the Field of Play

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Win or lose, our athletes leave it all on the field. Read more about their triumphs, trials and trainings here.

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Emma Haug Turns Volunteer Hours into Lifelong Passion and Wins Outstanding Coach Award

For most of her youth, Emma Haug, a coach for Special Olympics Washington, played soccer and volleyball, but as she entered the hallways of high school, sports became secondary.
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SHAPE Florida Member Attends USA Games

Amy Selvey, an active member of SHAPE America, uses the skills and resources received from SHAPE to help her coach Special Olympics Florida athletes.
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Siblings of Special Olympics Athletes Speak Passionately about Inclusion

Siblings of Special Olympics athletes speak passionately about inclusion.
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Special Olympics Michigan Holds Live Draw Ceremony for Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022

Event from July 31 – August 6 will showcase the world’s most inclusive sports competition
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European Football Week #EFW2022

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.
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Inclusion on Display at the Badminton World Federation’s 10th Members’ Forum and Annual General Meeting

11 May 2022 – Last week, Special Olympics participated in the Badminton World Federation’s 10th Members’ Forum and Annual General Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Special Olympics & Parsons School of Design Spring 2022

The Spring 2022 class focused on designing competition wear for Powerlifting and Swimming.

Preparations for Unified Cup Draw Ceremony Underway

The Unified Cup kicks off on 31 July, but on 13 May, the 24 delegations traveling to Detroit will find out which teams they will compete against in the group stage.
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Malta to Host First International Special Olympics Event in Europe Since Pandemic

Twenty-three delegations from across Europe and beyond will gather from 13 – 18 May for the Special Olympics Malta Invitational Games.
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Celebrating Mother’s Day with Johannes' Story

Celebrating Mother’s day with Special Olympics Singapore athlete Johannes story.
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