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Christy Sovereign is Leading the Charge for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

The following is an article by FanSided, who interviewed Christy Sovereign, the CEO of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games on her involvement with Special Olympics and the preparation of the Games.

Behind the Mic: From Tennis Mishaps to Million-View Milestones

Host Novie Craven welcomes podcast producer Alex Padalino and Chris Bence to share the story behind the show’s creation, its impact and the role of partnership in building a platform for inclusion.

Lighting the Way Series, Part 2: Parent Perspective

Family engagement is more than attending events—it’s about taking an active role in helping the development of Special Olympics athletes and Programs.

Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup Poland 2025

Poland plays host to the first Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup, which takes place in the city of Katowice in 5 – 8 October 2025.

Now Open: Media Registration for Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup Puerto Rico 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that media registration for the Special Olympics Unified 3X3 Basketball World Cup 2025 is officially open!

Cleveland Officially Awarded 2030 Special Olympics USA Games

[Cleveland, OH, USA – 24 September 2025] Cleveland has been officially declared the host city for the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games. The contract was signed today at a ceremony at Benesch Law in Key Tower, finalizing the agreement between leaders of the local 2030 Special Olympics USA Games Host Committee and Special Olympics North America.

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The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity Pledges US$11m to Special Olympics International to Expand Inclusive Education Globally

[Abu Dhabi, UAE – September 25, 2025] The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity has announced an US$11 million grant to the Abu Dhabi-based Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education to significantly expand its Unified Champion Schools (UCS) initiative, a transformative program that advances social inclusion for youth with and without intellectual disabilities.

Meet Special Olympics Mongolia Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Nara Altangere

Wife, mother of three, and former volleyball player, Naranchimeg Altangere, better known as Nara, is a physical education teacher and physical therapist at Special School 70, where she has been teaching and coaching for the past three years.

Get to know Special Olympics Poland Men’s/Mixed Volleyball Head Coach Radek Łypczak

Special Olympics Poland’s Men/Mixed Volleyball Head Coach, Radek Łypczak, shared his background with volleyball and his coaching philosophy as he gears up to head to Katowice with his team next week for the Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup.