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In the News

Spectrum Designs Find the Perfect Fit with Inclusion

Three young men, Spectrum employees, sitting on chairs and one standing; all four are in a storage room with shelves and supplies. A sign in the background says: Fulfill your dreams.
Special Olympics is excited to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

Inclusive Leadership

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Special Olympic’s leadership work drives personal and cultural change. First, we build leadership skills in athletes, so they have the opportunity to become leaders within the movement, their communities, and ultimately, teachers of inclusion. Then, through the Unified Leadership approach, athletes educate people without disabilities to improve their behaviors and practices creating more inclusive environments for all.
Athletes

On the Break: Namibia’s Moses Fredericks Makes His Mark

By Karini Viranna , December 10, 2025
During a game, a player leaps for the ball as his opponents and teammates look up.
The pace was relentless, the shot clock unforgiving. Namibia’s Day 1 matchup against Germany revealed the intensity of 3x3 Basketball.
Inclusive Health

General Incorporated Association of Japan Lions (Tokyo, Japan)

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Lions Clubs of Japan have demonstrated the true value of service by committing to sustain inclusive health initiatives in Japan. They have engaged in vision screenings, provision of prescriptive eyewear, referral to care that addresses unmet health needs and preventive care including health education to families of people with intellectual disabilities.
In the News

Weekly Workouts with Anytime Fitness

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On Wednesday, April 1, Anytime Fitness launched their first live workout video in partnership with Special Olympics. Each week, a new live video will be produced that is specifically created for our athletes and people of differing abilities. All videos will be shared and stored on the Anytime Fitness Facebook page.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Unveils Mythical Dragon Logo for World Winter Games 2022

World Winter Games Kazan 2022
The logo for the Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan 2022 was recently revealed.

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Talan Villalta - SOCO - US Youth Ambassador
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Athletes

Un athlète d’Olympiques spéciaux Québec fracasse les records aux Jeux d’été du Canada Niagara 2022

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Le 16 août 2022, l’athlète d’Olympiques spéciaux Gabriel Dupuy a pris place à la ligne de départ pour sa première course aux Jeux d’été du Canada Niagara 2022. Gabriel y représentait Équipe Québec en athlétisme, concourant aux épreuves du 100 m et du 200 m.
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