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In the News

The Spirit Will Live On! Farewell to the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

A man in a blue helmet and red, green and black lycra sports uniform speeds along the ice.
The Special Olympics Word Winter Games Turin 2025, the largest sports and humanitarian event of the year, drew to a close on 15 March after a celebration of sport and inclusion.
In the News

Technology Drives ‘Meaningful Involvement’ for ALL Players at World Games Unified Floorball

A group of men sit together around a tablet and one points out at a floorball game which is taking place in front of them.
A team of observers used the Principle of Meaningful Involvement (POMI) app on tablets to track the level of meaningful involvement on each Unified floorball team.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Joins the Globe in Celebrating World Autism Acceptance Day

An athlete dressed in blue and wearing a scarf smiles at someone
Celebrated around the world each year on April 2, World Autism Acceptance Day helps to raise awareness and promote education on autism while fostering support, acceptance, and inclusion for people with autism.
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Amplifying Athlete Voices During Capitol Hill Day

By RJ Nealon, March 31, 2025
A blonde woman smiles as she meets people.
Special Olympics athletes, staff and supporters from across the United States gather each year in Washington, DC to meet with members of Congress in order to advocate for critical federal support of the organization’s work.
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How Far Will You Go for Inclusion?

How Far Will You Go for Inclusion?
At 9am on a sunny Saturday morning in June, Special Olympics (SO) Kenya coaches and athletes begin gathering at the Nairobi University sports grounds in the heart of the capital city.
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Faces of Inclusion: A Tale of Two Siblings - Part Four - Advocacy

Faces of Inclusion is a global Unified Champion Schools' storytelling initiative that highlights the impact of UCS in communities around the world. Siblings Mohamed and Heidi are part of Unified Champion Schools (UCS) in Egypt. UCS didn’t just impact them individually—it brought positive change to their entire family.Heidi's love for her brother Mohamed, drives her to spread awareness and promote acceptance of individuals with intellectual disabilities.Read the full article
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Special Olympics NFL Play 60 Kids!

Special Olympics NFL Play 60 Kids!
A huge THANK YOU to @nflinthecommunity for your incredible partnership in promoting youth health and wellness through the Play60 Initiative! Special Olympics was proudly represented by Tyler Boyd at the Pro Bowl and Hayes Audler at the Super Bowl, showcasing the impact of inclusion on the biggest stages!
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Floorball Ingenuity: How Namibia Improvised On and Off the Court

Floorball Ingenuity: How Namibia Improvised On and Off the Court
Through creativity, partnership, and improvised equipment, Namibia’s floorball team has found a curious path to not only play the sport, but to excel and reach the world stage in Turin for the 2025 World Winter Games.
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Art meets purpose in an extraordinary collaboration with Vespa

Art meets purpose in an extraordinary collaboration with Vespa
Art meets purpose in an extraordinary collaboration. Watch legendary architect, Frank Gehry, renowned artist Urs Fischer, and Special Olympics Italia artist Ghinka transform iconic Vespas into one-of-a-kind masterpieces. Every detail is crafted to support Special Olympics. Stay tuned for the full reveal.
Community Impact

Innovation for Inclusion

A large group of people standing in front of a large monitor on a small stage, smiling for a photo.
University Students Collaborate to Create Inclusive Solutions for Special Olympics through the Accenture Innovation Challenge
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