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!
Going for Gold at the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games
The competition begins 1 February 2020.
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Athletes Compete in X-cellent Skiing and Snowboarding at the 2020 X Games
On 23 January, 10 pairs of Special Olympics athletes and professional snowboarders returned for the sixth annual Unified Snowboarding Competition at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado. For the first time ever, six teams of two, including one Special Olympics athlete and one professional skier, competed in the first-ever Unified Skiing Competition at the X Games.
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Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities Gather in Sweden for Special Olympics International Winter Sports Event
Athletes from 19 countries set to join Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games in Östersund and Åre.
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2020 Xperience Tennis Invitational Brings out the Best
33 of Top Special Olympics North America Tennis Athletes Featured
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Special Olympics Makes History at X Games 2020
For the first year ever, a Unified Ski competition will be part of the line-up of the Special Olympics Unified races at the 2020 X Games.
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First Ever Pan Africa Regional Games Scheduled to Make History in January 2020
The first ever Special Olympics Pan African Games will take place in Cairo, 23-31 January, 2020 under the auspices of HE Abdel Fattah El Sisi, the Egyptian President.
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Athlete-Coaches Shine During European Basketball Week
Special Olympics athlete-coaches from SO Belgium (Tamara) and SO Germany (Andre) made their mark at the Unified Basketball Tournament held in Munich, Germany from 28 – 30 November.
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2019: A Very Inclusive Year
This was a big year for Special Olympics. From high-level competitions and high-profile partnerships to the expansion of Unified Sports and Athlete Leadership, the power of inclusion was on full display.
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Soccerex and Special Olympics: Bringing International Footballers Together
Special Olympics and Soccerex signed a global partnership agreement during SoccerexUSA 2019 in Miami, Florida.
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'My Cause My Cleats' NFL Players Show Off Their Support for Special Olympics
The NFL celebrated its fourt annual "My Cause, My Cleats" campaign during Week 14 of the NFL season as a part of its commitment to supporting causes important to players. My Cause, My Cleats is a collaboration between the NFL and players that raises awareness and money for hundreds of charitable organizations of each players choosing.
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