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2022 Unified Cup : Draw Explainer

2022 Unified Cup : Draw Explainer
Max Hinga and Lourin Sprenger explain how Unified Cup Draw Ceremony will work this May - an exciting event that will set the group matches for the start of this amazing event!Visit Unified Cup site

Munouwa Haita

Munouwa Haita - SO Namibia, Health Messenger
Special Olympics Namibia
Sports Essentials

Young Athletes in Libraries

Young children and parents sitting around in a circle playing a game.
Special Olympics offers inclusive programming in libraries through Young Athletes a sports skills and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities ages 2 – 7.
In the News

Exceptional Parent Magazine Features Special Olympics Fit 5 Workout and Nutrition Tips

Four illustrations of athletes exercising. Runner with the word Endurance under him; woman in wheelchair doing dumbbell curls with the word Strength under her; a woman stretching with the word Flexibility under her; a woman balancing on one foot with the word Balance under her.
Exceptional Parent Magazine featured a four station circuit workout created with the Special Olympics Fit 5 program.
Health Disciplines

Strong Minds (Mental Health)

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Strong Minds is an interactive learning activity focused on developing adaptive coping skills. Competition provides a natural opportunity to develop active strategies for maintaining emotional wellness under stress, such as thinking positive thoughts, releasing stress, and connecting with others. Strong Minds is currently being further developed to include formal mental health screening measures (i.e., CORE-LD30 and WEMWBS-ID) to identify athletes at-risk for mental health concerns. Screening results will inform a more robust referral system to connect these athletes with community-based healthcare professionals.

For further information or general inquiries related to this discipline, please contact us at strongminds@specialolympics.org. SO Program staff and established Clinical Directors are encouraged to submit their questions through our online form available here.

Katherine Elizabeth Little

Katherine Elizabeth Little
Special Olympics British Columbia
Athlete Leadership

Athlete Representatives

Athlete Leaders have limitless opportunities to provide the perspective and opinions of athletes as an Athlete Representative. Athletes serving in these roles are integral members of boards, committees, and Athlete Leadership Councils. They help set policy, make recommendations for continuous improvement, introduce new ideas, and contribute to programming.
In the News

Didier Drogba Speaks with Special Olympics Côte d’Ivoire at Unified Football World Cup in Paris

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Following their semifinal match, the Special Olympics Côte d’Ivoire Women's team was visited by football legend and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Didier Drogba.
Community Impact

Actor John C. McGinley Stars in Inclusive Fitness Animated Video

Illustration of a girl with her arms up in celebration with the words, Exercising inclusion.
Actor and Special Olympics global ambassador John C. McGinley lent his voice to this animated video demonstrating the power of inclusive fitness.
Videos

Robert Lewandowski sends best wishes to #EFW2018 athletes

Robert Lewandowski sends best wishes to #EFW2018 athletes
Bayern Munich and Poland star Robert Lewandowski sends a good luck message for European Football Week 2018!
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