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In the News

Now Streaming on Kanopy

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For the first time ever, Kanopy streams Special Olympics produced short documentaries.
Community Impact

Romanian Parliament Passes Landmark Law to Expand Sports Access for People with Disabilities

Delegation of Special Olympics Romania athletes marching into the stadium at the Opening Ceremony of the World Winter Games Turin 2025.
Driven by Special Olympics advocacy, new legislation marks a breakthrough in inclusion and formal recognition of athletes with intellectual disabilities
Community Impact

Inclusion as the Solution: Research Takes Center Stage at ISAPA 2025

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Special Olympics spent last week working on the progression of research and evaluation for people with disabilities as it penned a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity.
Athletes

Dancing Towards Her Dreams: Megan Tang’s Journey of Perseverance and Passion

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Some journeys begin with talent, others with sheer determination—but the most extraordinary ones are shaped by unwavering support, love, and belief.
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THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS TOYOTA bZ SWEEPSTAKES (“SWEEPSTAKES”) OFFICIAL RULES (THE “OFFICIAL RULES”)
In the News

The Unique Spirit of Rugby Returns to Paris!

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300 athletes, 26 teams, five countries—as inclusive rugby booms across the region, the Special Olympics France International Flag-Rugby Tournament takes Paris by storm!
Blog

Reflecting on the Special Olympics World Winter Games

By Susan Wang, June 23, 2025
A female Special Olympics athlete stands with an otter mascot. They both have their thumbs up and are standing in a large arena.
I had the honour and privilege of experiencing my first Special Olympics World Winter Games as a Sargent Shriver Global Messenger (SSGM) during the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy, March 8-15. These Games were truly the best experience ever and one that I will cherish forever.
Athletes

Lithuanian Twin Brothers Become Three-Time FIBA Open Champs!

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Brothers Rolandas and Rimvydas Kriauzliai, aged 24 years old, were part of the winning Lithuanian team at the recent FIBA Open in Mies, Switzerland for the third time in a row. Here, they discuss how their team clinched victory against Italy in a thrilling final, their 17-year journey with Special Olympics and the magic of competing at the FIBA Open!
Community Impact

Women in Sport Webinar Series Report Insights

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The Women in Sport webinar series, presented by Aerie Real Foundation took place on the 13, 15 and 19 May to shine a light on the experiences and insights of inspirational women in sports.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Celebrates One Year Countdown to 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, Announces Three-Year BofA Grant and Platinum Partnership

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[Washington, DC, USA – June 23, 2025] Special Olympics International and Bank of America (BofA) announce a $5 million grant expanding programs that help empower athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to serve as leaders in their communities, seek competitive employment, and realize their full potential.
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