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Official Kazan 2022 Logo, With the Friendly Zilant Welcoming All Athletes

Official Kazan 2022 logo, with the friendly Zilant welcoming all athletes.
The wait is finally over. The light of the Flame of Hope leads the way for Special Olympics athletes to follow towards the World Winter Games 2022, in Kazan, Russia.
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.
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Athlete Leadership Prepares for Unified Employment

By Daniel "Dan" Smrokowski , October 28, 2021
Daniel with his arm around a young woman (Hanna Joy Atkinson).
In over a decade of participation in Special Olympics, I’ve learned many athlete leadership skills that have helped me, and any athlete, move into an inclusive workplace. In today’s blog piece I will share with you five Special Olympics Athlete Leadership skills that have prepared me for my current employment at United Airlines, which includes: public speaking and interviews, getting outside of myself, having a global perspective, taking initiative, and valuing all members of a team.
In the News

A Father-Son Team Teeing Up for USA Games

Unified Partners medaling at Special Olympics event.
For Jacob Murasko, few things beat a sunny day on the golf course with his dad, Paul, by his side. Golf isn’t just their shared hobby, it’s their connection, their laughter, their way of showing up for each other. And now, that connection is taking them somewhere incredible: the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, where they’ll compete together as Unified partners.
Community Impact

Celebrating Our Unified Sports Milestone!

Celebrating Our Unified Sports Milestone!
Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver and Maryland athlete Terrel Limerick shared some big news about an amazing accomplishment.
In the News

Special Olympics Announces David Evangelista as New Chief Executive Officer

David Evangelista holding a Special Olympics branded football.
The following is an excerpt from the press release, “Special Olympics Announces David Evangelista as New Chief Executive Officer” detailing the appointment of David Evangelista as Special Olympics International’s President and Chief Executive Officer effective 1 January 2026.
Press Releases

Jason Teitler Named Special Olympics Senior Vice President of Global Communications and Brand

Teitler will lead Special Olympics communications around the world to drive awareness and engagement.
Press Releases

Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing, Waterford Institute of Technology Partner to Advance Health Care Needs of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Two men seated at a small table signing a document with seven people standing behind them.
PITTSFORD, N.Y., February 25, 2020: The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher College and Waterford Institute of Technology in Waterford, Ireland have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together in the field of intellectual disability nursing.
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Special Olympics Athlete Cody Field Joins WWE as WrestleMania XL Impact Correspondent

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Cody Field is a Special Olympics Colorado snowboarder and skier who competed in the 10th Special Olympics World Winter Games in PyeongChang as well as five different X Games in Unified snowboarding competitions.
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