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Media Registration Now Open for World Winter Games 2022!

An athlete competes in speed skating during Special Olympics Russia Winter Invitational Games 2021
As the registration portal for media to attend the Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan opens, our Games Ambassador as well as national and regional leaders invite journalists from across the world to sign up. Media interest is expected to be high for what may be one of the very first post-pandemic global sporting competitions!
In the News

Winter Sport Coaching Guides

Short Track Speed Skating athletes racing during Special Olympics World Winter Games Pyeongchang 2013
The launch of the new and improved Special Olympics Winter Sport Coaching Guides.
Community Impact

A Message from NCAA Division III: Choose to Include

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This month, we reflect on the stories shared from the past 10 months of interviews.
Press Releases

Toyota Motor Europe Celebrates the Unwavering Spirit of Inclusion at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

A group of people standing behind a Toyota banded table.
[Turin, Italy - 14 March 2025] Toyota Motor Europe, Presenting Sponsor and Mobility Partner of World Winter Games Turin 2025, congratulates all Special Olympics athletes on their determination and sportsmanship.
Sport Partnerships

European Gymnastics Federation

The European Gymnastics Federation (UEG) formed a partnership with Special Olympics Europe Eurasia on 10 March 2011. The objective of their partnership is to grow, develop and promote the sport of gymnastics for Special Olympics athletes & Unified partners.
What We Do

Partnerships are Key to Accelerating Access to Health Care for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities

By Charles Nyambe, Regional President, Special Olympics Africa , May 22, 2019
Woman reading an instrument, a young girl is sitting down looking at her and a woman is standing behind her holding her.
In Senegal, the General Directorate of Social Action (Direction Générale de l’Action Sociale – DGAS) issues Equal Opportunity Cards to families in need of financial assistance. Among other benefits, card recipients will soon have access to free health care in public hospitals and health centers.
Videos

Derogatory Language

Derogatory Language
Students share their thoughts on the R-Word.
Athletes

Lukas Hämmerli and Victoria Kälin Dancing Their Way to Turin 2025

A woman and a man standing back-to-back, smiling.
From schoolmates to dance partners, the Swiss duo is set to represent their country at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy.
Videos

Natalia Hormazabal Becerra - SO Chile

International Day of Dance 2023Why did you start dancing and how does it make you feel?“I started when I was very little, but when I turned 10, I’ve prioritized it and have been doing it with more dedication. HAPPY! I feel so confident when I do it, or when I try to make others dance too!”How do you like dancing with Special Olympics?“A lot! And felt very supported!”
In the News

The Inaugural Washington D.C. Sharkfest Swim Safely Dives into the Unknown

Special Olympics athletes and volunteers huddle together after athletes are awarded medals for their efforts.
Safety. A word often stressed in order to ensure the well-being of a given individual. A word often recognized as a goal for individuals to attain in their attempts to protect those they care for from hazardous situations.
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