Stories

A group of people stood in front of a statue with their arms crossed

Special Olympics Australia athlete, Tim Gould, jumping with racket in hand to reach the tennis ball.

In the News

Special Olympics Australia Athlete Tim Gould Shows Us How to be a Champion

The world's number one tennis player with down syndrome, Tim Gould, shows us how to be a champion.

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Athletes

Samantha Soars

For SO New Zealand athlete Samantha Shepherd, Special Olympics is the place where she found belonging, personal growth and friendship.

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A group of approximately 10 teenage boys stand together at a forest-y trailhead. Many give peace signs, and everyone is wearing matching red Unified Hike shirts. Some wear facemasks.

Community Impact

Unified Hikes Bring Youth Together in Pakistan

As the Unified Champion School project spreads around the world, Special Olympics Pakistan hosts Unified Hikes to engage students and community members.

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In the News

Special Olympics Asia Pacific Celebrates Milestones of Young Athletes In New Campaign

Special Olympics Asia Pacific celebrates young athletes in a new campaign.

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Close up of Ben Haack, in a suit jacket, speaking into a microphone.

Athletes

5 Things You Should Know Before Serving on a Special Olympics Board

Ben Haack served for 9 years on the Board of his local Program, Special Olympics Australia. We asked him to share his advice for young Athlete Leaders in Africa Region wanting to do the same.

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A screenshot of a Zoom meeting with many youth. Many have a matching dark blue Creative Digital Campaign virtual background.

Community Impact

Connecting Online: The Story of Stephanie and Stany, a Unified Pair

Youth Leaders in Indonesia are taking advantage of the virtual world by hosting webinars surrounding content creation and inclusion.

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A teenage boy sits at a desk with his peer, smiling at the camera. He holds a pen in his hand, touching a notebook on his desk. There room is full of youth and adults at desks in the background.

Community Impact

Advocating Inclusion: The Story of Sahil and His Mother

Sahil's mother has watched her son Sahil, who has Down Syndrome, grow into a confident and social Youth Leader since Play Unified: Learn Unified was introduced to his school.

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