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First Ever Pan Africa Regional Games Scheduled to Make History in January 2020

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The first ever Special Olympics Pan African Games will take place in Cairo, 23-31 January, 2020 under the auspices of HE Abdel Fattah El Sisi, the Egyptian President.
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And the Rising Star Award Goes To…

By Kayte Barton, September 08, 2025
A female coach and a male athlete smile for a photo.
Special Olympics Rhode Island coach Lindsey Smith has always been drawn to sports.
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Families Take the Lead

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Families have always been central to the Special Olympics movement, yet their voices have often been underrepresented in organizational decisions.
Community Impact

Special Olympics’ New Children’s Book Series Brings to Life Remarkable Athlete Journeys

Covers of four children books featuring Special Olympics athletes.
Illustrated stories invite young readers to the value of inclusion through sports by joining athletes Anca, Eros, Marcel and Stephanie on their journey to World Winter Games Turin 2025.
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Serbia Celebrates EBW 2023 Legacy with 2024 Unified Women’s Basketball Event

A group of three young girls playing basketball. Two girls wearing white jersey man-marking the third one who is holding the basketball and wearing the red uniform of the opposite team.
A vibrant celebration of women’s and Unified basketball took place as the European Unified Women’s Basketball Tournament unfolded at the Kristalna Dvorana sports centre in Zrenjanin, Serbia, between 5-9 June.
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Empowering the Next Generation

Special Olympics Athlete Leader making a presentation on stage.
When Wenli first learned about Special Olympics, it wasn’t through a school program or a family connection, it was through a simple post on social media.
Community Impact

Kaly Warner Shows Importance of Balance in and out of Competition

By RJ Nealon, April 23, 2021
Coach Warner (first on the left) standing with her flag football team on the field.
Head coach Kaly Warner is loud and cheerful, often embarrassing her Rangeview High School athletes with a sideline celebration for their achievements.
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Symbolizing the Spirit of Inclusion: Special Olympics Brazil’s Story

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A Special Olympics Brazil event at the Olympic Park highlights the leaders for inclusion in Rio de Janeiro.
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Unified Football in Action: Special Olympics Bharat's (India) Journey to Silver

By Karini Viranna , July 13, 2026
Two athletes in blue team jerseys hold up silver medals while standing together during a medal ceremony.
SO Bharat (India) secured a proud second-place finish in the Division 3 final at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026, taking home silver after a 1-0 defeat to Special Olympics Spain.
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