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Press Kit

Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports, every day around the world.

British Cycling Star Takes Gold

British cycling star Kiera Byland won a gold medal for Team Great Britain in her opening race at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 on 16 March.

I Am Capable To Do Any Job That I Set My Mind To

By Katy Sanchez, October 30, 2018
The reason my manager Annie hired me was that she could tell after talking to me that I really love animals and wanted to do something that would help them.

Get to Know Cole Sibus, Actor

Cole is an athlete and co-stars in the hit television series “Stumptown” on ABC.

Kristine Hughes

Assistant Technical Delegate, Volleyball, World Games Berlin 2023

Inclusive Leadership

Special Olympic’s leadership work drives personal and cultural change. First, we build leadership skills in athletes, so they have the opportunity to become leaders within the movement, their communities, and ultimately, teachers of inclusion. Then, through the Unified Leadership approach, athletes educate people without disabilities to improve their behaviors and practices creating more inclusive environments for all.

Kaarel Hermaküla Shows What a Difference a Year Makes

By Tiina Möll, February 21, 2018
The Special Olympics Estonian athlete made his skiing debut in 2017 and is now an international competitor. Learn about his rapid rise.

Special Olympics Israel challenges national icons to #PlayUnified!

Special Olympics Israel athletes are daring Israel’s most famous sports icons to Play Unified with them, and they’re calling on the public to help make it happen!

MyHealth

MyHealth is an online hub for health education resources geared towards Special Olympics athletes and other people with intellectual disabilities that creates a fun online learning environment through visually engaging materials that allow users to learn more about their health at their own pace.