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Athletes

Creating My Vision for 2023

By Hanna Joy Atkinson, January 28, 2023
Hanna Joy Atkinson standing in front of a evergreen tree smiling and has on a red Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger polo.
The position has shaped me into a spirited, thoughtful leader in the inclusion revolution, where I help define the mindset of what true inclusion looks like.
Athletes

Remarkable Drive

By Renee Dease, November 27, 2018
Three team players on the field, one coming into the group for an embrace and two give each others a high-five. Additional players are on the field in the background.
In Chicago, one of my responsibilities was to interview athletes, families, and volunteers. As a result, I had the great opportunity to write athlete stories of determination, loyalty, and bravery.
Blog

2021 Lessons Become 2022 Impact

By Hanna Joy Atkinson, January 03, 2022
A group of people sit at computers and raise their arms for a picture.
What lessons did you learn in 2021 and how do you plan to implement those lessons in 2022 to make the world more inclusive?
Press Releases

Special Olympics Announces New Round of Youth Innovation Projects on World Youth Skills Day

Youth Innovation Project Participants
Funding aims to advance the range of youth inspired inclusion projects.

School of Strength: Snack Zone

Join professional football player Alex Singleton to get the information and tools you’ll need to make a big impact on your game day—with healthy snacks that can improve your performance. Watch these videos and complete the challenges to make healthy snacking part of your everyday routine and get into the Snack Zone.
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The 2026 Special Olympics MENA Games are Underway!

An athlete posing with both of his arms in the air
The city of Sousse, Tunisia, witnessed the official opening of the 2026 10th Special Olympics MENA Games – Beach Sports, bringing together delegations from across the Middle East and North Africa.
Athletes

My Journey in Athlete Leadership

By Kristine Hughes, August 12, 2020
Kristine poses with her Special Olympics USA World Games trading card and smiles.
On and off the field, Kristine Hughes is a champion of inclusion. She’s a Special Olympics athlete, an athlete leader, a certified coach, and an official. She is also the Athlete Leadership Manager and a Sargent Shriver Global Messenger for Special Olympics North Carolina.
Community Impact

Coach Maria Teresa is Always Learning

By Maria Teresa K. Leitão, October 28, 2020
Coach Maria at World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 standing with two athletes on either side of her in front of the pavilion.
My journey of being the National Director of Sports for Special Olympics Brazil, a tennis coach and technical delegate coincides with my love of learning.
Athletes

Insights from Focusing on the Invisible: David’s Perspective on Inclusive Health Research

By Renee Dease, April 30, 2026
A two-photo collage shows two headshots of a woman and a man.
In recognition of World Health Day earlier this month, Renee Dease met with David Duncan, Special Olympics Jamaica Health Messenger and Chairman of Special Olympics International Global Athlete Leadership Council.
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From the Classroom to the World Stage

Young man shooting a basketball.
Follow along as Wang Chang provides a look into his life as he prepares for the Global Youth Leadership Summit.
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