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Press Releases

Special Olympics Announces Second Round of Youth Innovation Grants

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142 youth leaders with and without intellectual disabilities are the recipients of a second round of Special Olympics Youth Innovation grants, resulting in 84 Youth Innovation Projects.
Videos

Athletes Count Down to the Special Olympics World Tennis Invitation

Special Olympics athletes and representatives in a tight groups celebrating with their hands up. Everyone has on red shirt sleeve polo shirts with the Special Olympics logo on the front.
Special Olympics Dominican Republic tennis players prepare for the World Tennis Invitational as their country prepares to host more than 250 athletes from 30 nations.
In the News

Jaden James, Special Olympics Basketball Player, Sinks 3-Pointer on Court with Globetrotters

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15-year-old Jaden James, Special Olympics Oklahoma, sunk this 3-point bucket during a basketball tournament in Fort Smith.
Athletes

Historic Wins for Saudi Women’s Bocce Team

Three female athletes from the Special Olympics Saudi Arabia team, the young girl in the middle is giving the peace sign with both hands.
It was a moment to remember for Saudi Arabia as the women’s Bocce team took home its first-ever medal at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
Athletes

Cooking Up Inclusion with Special Olympics Youth Leaders

Special Olympics Argentina Youth Leader shows her fruit skewers.
Special Olympics athletes are known for their athleticism, determination, and all-around inclusion. However, their skills go way beyond the fields and into places like kitchens!
In the News

BBC Sports Covers Delay of Special Olympics Great Britain National Games

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COIVD-19 is one of the reasons the city of Liverpool will not be able to host the Great Britain National Games in 2021.
In the News

International Floorball Federation Highlights Successful Referee Training with Special Olympics India

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The iFF (International Floorball Federation), the Indian Football Federation and Special Olympics Bharat (India) found a way to enhance the knowledge base of referees through virtual learning.
Athletes

UAE National Cycling Team Participates in 'Cycle Unified'

Unified athlete poses on his bicycle ahead of the starting line. Other cyclists are in the background.
Cyclists of all ages, abilities and fitness levels turned up at Yas Marina Circuit on October 28th for the latest edition of ‘Cycle Unified’ and rode alongside members of the UAE National Cycling Team.
Community Impact

Leadership on Full Display During the Global Athletes Congress

Global Ambassadors and youth leaders gather for a group photo in the Dominican Republic sitting on the stairs inside a building with plants on either side of the group.
The Special Olympics ' Global Athletes Congress is serving as a platform where Special Olympics athletes lead the way to a more inclusive world.
Community Impact

Rhode Island Brothers Are Unified in Leading Inclusion

Brothers Evan and Jay sitting side by side being interviewed.
Evan and Jay are not only brothers, they are Unified basketball teammates at Ponaganset High School, a Unified Champion School.
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