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!
Rylan Ritter Takes Gridiron Grit and Transfers It to Powerlifting
It was a gloomy day when Rylan Ritter and his varsity football teammates from Poteau High School gathered for a team meeting following practice. Ritter, a sophomore, sitting on his knees and entirely focused on head coach Greg Warner, was about to get the surprise of a lifetime.
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SOI Representatives Appraised how Kazan is getting ready for SO World Winter Games
They examined Special Olympics World Winter Games facilities and discussed further steps to prepare for the competitions.
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Meet Forrest
Athletes like Forrest face low expectations, but overcome all to be successful in sports—and in life. See how his creativity shines, proving how inclusion makes the world—and the workplace—better for all.
Coach Wilson Chua Takes Inspiration from Son and Impacts Special Olympics Virginia Community
Gathered inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey for the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremony, excitement filled the air as each state delegation was announced.
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Back to the Pitch with European Football Week 2021!
Special Olympics European Football Week (EFW), supported by Uefa, kicks off on 23 September.
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European Football Week #EFW2021
From 23 to 30 September, thousands of participants across 40 countries took part in safe, local events to mark European Football Week 2021 #EFW2021, supported by UEFA.
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Shirnel Swarts Is ‘Living Limitless’
Special Olympics South Africa athlete leader Shirnel Swarts has found success as a short track speed skater and ambassador for worthy causes.
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Special Olympics Coach Webinar Series 2021, presented by Gallagher
A short announcement of the Special Olympics Coach Webinar Series 2021, presented by Gallagher.
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Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan postponed to January 2023
Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan postponed to January 2023.
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Special Olympics Ohio Athlete Beth Meyer Gets Surprise of a Lifetime
Little did Meyer know the whole day was planned with one big surprise in mind: she would represent Ohio in swimming at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games.
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