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!
17-year-old Bocce athlete from Saudi Arabia Gets Ready For Special Olympics World Games 2019
17-year-old Sara Feldman is one of fourteen female athletes from Saudi Arabia that will be competing in the upcoming Abu Dhabi Special Olympics World Games 2019.
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The Power of Unified Sports Comes to Israel
Unified football and judo followed by an official reception at the residence of the President were just some of the highlights of the recent launch of Special Olympics Israel.
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First ever Unified Basketball Tournament in Tallinn for #EBW2018
What do NBA legend Sam Perkins, Prime Minister of Estonia Jüri Ratas and Special Olympics athlete Artur Pool all have in common?
NBA legend, Sam Perkins, has a message for #EBW2018!
NBA legend, Sam Perkins, flew into Europe to celebrate European Basketball Week 2018 with Special Olympics athletes in Estonia and he had a very clear message: go out and have fun!
Special Olympics Makes Strides for Inclusive Health Systems in the Dominican Republic
The Organization of American States (OAS) and Special Olympics signed an agreement to promote sports, physical activity, health, inclusive education, sustainable and human development, and human rights of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Remarkable Drive
In Chicago, one of my responsibilities was to interview athletes, families, and volunteers. As a result, I had the great opportunity to write athlete stories of determination, loyalty, and bravery.
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Shoot for the Stars with European Basketball Week 2018!
Between 24 November and 2 December, almost 19,000 players will take part in 250 local and national events across 35 European countries.
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European Basketball Week 2018 #EBW2018 kicks off!
Special Olympics European Basketball Week 2018 is in full swing across Europe from 24 November to 2 December 2018.
New Chair of the Global Athlete Congress Elected
Voted in as the NEW Chair of the Global Athletes Congress, Nyasha Derere will serve as a member of the Board of Directors for Special Olympics.
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Creating Inclusion Through Tennis
The five-day event, hosted in the Dominican Republic was the largest unified tennis event held globally.
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