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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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Athlete Leadership Spotlight: Ken Melvin

Ken Melvin, a Special Olympics athlete from Russellville, Indiana, will participate in this year’s Global Athlete Congress as a member of the North America Athlete Input Council.
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Daina Shilts Featured in Strive Magazine

Daina Shilts can and has become a symbol of leadership in the Inclusion Revolution.
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No One Can Make Me Feel Less Than

Guest Submission From Kiera Byland, Special Olympics Great Britain Athlete Leader
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Trinidad & Tobago Beach Games 2018

Fun in the sun was had by all during the 2018 Trinidad & Tobago Beach Games held in Las Cuevas, Trinidad.
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European Basketball Week 2018

2018 marks the 15th edition of one of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia's highlight events: European Basketball Week (EBW).
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Leaders for Inclusion Head for Global Athlete Congress in Santo Domingo

The newest members of Africa Region’s Athlete Input Council were elected recently and represent a diverse array of nations.
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Special Olympics Malawi tennis partners to attend World Tennis Invitational

Athletes Mphatso Chiphwanya and Bridget Kaunda from Malawi, Africa will be competing in this year’s Special Olympics World Tennis Invitational.
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Choose to Include: An End to Discrimination

Peter Kanzunguze Jr. describes his experience of the Global Youth Leadership Forum and how it has empowered him to advocate for an inclusive society!
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