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Press Releases

Special Olympics Welcomes the Newest Class of U.S. Youth Ambassadors

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The 2023 – 2025 class of Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors were announced after a three-week application process.
Community Impact

Youth Leaders from Around the World Discuss Inclusive Solutions

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Over 150 youth and adult leaders, with and without intellectual disabilities have gathered at the Global Youth Leadership Summit to develop the skills needed to lead their communities on the movement for inclusion.
Community Impact

Trinidad & Tobago Embraces Vision for Inclusive Education Through Sports

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Caribbean nation becomes second in the region to join the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion at Opening Ceremony of Unified Beach Games
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SHAPE America and Special Olympics sign Memorandum of Understanding to Formalize Longstanding Partnership

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In Sioux Falls, South Dakota on 31 July 2019 SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators) and Special Olympics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize a partnership that has been in effect for over 50 years.
In the News

Learning & Inspiration at Unified Champion Schools Conference

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Special Olympics Serbia was among the national programme teams that attended the recent Unified Champion Schools National Conference in San Diego, California.
Community Impact

A Father’s Struggle to Learn Acceptance—An extraordinary Journey

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In Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China, there’s a heartwarming story about a young boy with Down syndrome who, with his father’s support, became a champion.
Press Releases

Tom Golisano Gifts $30 Million to Special Olympics to Expand Critical Health Services Globally for People with Intellectual Disabilities

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Special Olympics announced today that it has received its largest single private gift in the organization's 53-year history.

Athlete Leadership

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If we want a more inclusive organization and accepting world, Special Olympics athletes must be allowed to contribute in ways beyond the sports field. One of the most powerful ways we do this is through Athlete Leadership, which creates opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to develop and demonstrate their abilities in leadership roles.
Research and Evaluation

Project ALL STAR

Project ALL STAR aims to understand how Special Olympics programs improve athletes' lives. This evaluation project looks at how Special Olympics programs affect athletes. It studies their health and well-being over time. It seeks to identify lasting impacts on their physical, social-emotional, and mental health. Special Olympics is dedicated to changing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). They do this through sports training and competitions, as well as health, education, and leadership programs.
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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