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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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A Powerful Example of Inclusion

The partnership between Special Olympics El Salvador and the Santa Tecla Soccer Club made for a powerful World Down Syndrome Day commemoration.
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Amplifying Our Reach Through a Powerful Partnership

GOLTV and Special Olympics Ecuador partner for inclusion!
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Amplifying Our Reach Through a Powerful Partnership

GOLTV and Special Olympics Ecuador partner for inclusion!
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A Powerful Example of Inclusion

The partnership between Special Olympics El Salvador and the Santa Tecla Soccer Club made for a powerful World Down Syndrome Day commemoration.
1 Min Read

Meet Tan Yee Shu: Fitness Leader and Weight-loss Role Model!

At the 2019 World Games, Tan Yee Shu was known as the talented and motivated captain of his Unified basketball team. He continued that leadership even after competitions and in-person training halted due to COVID-19.
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A Young Unified Partner from India Makes History by Scaling New Heights at Kilimanjaro

A Special Olympics India Unified Partner becomes youngest Asian girl to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro
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Cori’s Story

Special Olympics New York athlete Cori makes a case for inclusive healthcare.

Let’s Get Active—Gif Edition!

What are short, fun, and seem to be on an endless energetic loop? Gifs of course…and children!
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“Healthy In Body, Heart & Mind”

One of April’s “Autism Awareness” themes is celebrating ways that people with autism lead full and healthy lives. For the Taylor twins, that’s something they celebrate every day.
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Textron Aviation launches signature Special Olympics Airlift event in support of 2022 USA Games

Textron Aviation Provides Special Olympics Airlift to transport athletes and coaches to and from Orlando for 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
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