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“We drove 140km for Special Olympics – Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes!”

A Special Olympics athlete having his eyes tested at an Opening Eyes screening.
Petra and Luka Temnikar travelled 140 kilometres across Slovenia to attend a Special Olympics Opening Eyes screening, and it was worth every kilometre!
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Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program Makes the Impossible Possible

An athlete pushing a ball, surrounded by three people supporting and guiding him.
Eleni Rossides introduced the Motor Activity Training Program to a crowd of 200 students at the Malta Invitational Games 2022 University Forum in May.
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‘Compassion Creates Compassion’: The Special Olympics World Games Open in Spectacular Fashion in Abu Dhabi

World Games opened with a full venue, fireworks and a musical performance onstage.
Over 40,000 people from all around the world are cheering and making waves during a sold-out sports event.
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European Special Olympics Athletes Impress on the Snow as Sports Season Kicks-off

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Alpine and Cross-Country Skiing Europeans take place with hundreds of athletes from 17 countries participating.
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From Leadership Development to Organizational Impact

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Leadership is not built in isolation. It is developed through learning, collaboration, and a shared commitment to creating meaningful change. That philosophy sits within Special Olympics Leadership Academy.
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Special Olympics International Board of Directors Elects New and Returning Members

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[Washington, D.C. – 27 January 2025] The international Board of Directors for Special Olympics elected new members Amb. Mathilde Mukantabana and Mr. Russell Wolff and returning members Mr. Angelo Moratti and Ms. Loretta Claiborne.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Brazil Partners with Rio de Janeiro Ministry of Education

By Cat Lanigan, May 20, 2021
A group of six wearing matching lime green jerseys smiles, holding a sign with their school’s name, and a football jersey. They are in a large gymnasium filled with people.
Unified physical education classes aid policy efforts to serve as catalyst for truly inclusive schools in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
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Special Olympics France’s Fanélie Croizat Carries Olympic Torch for Paris 2024

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Earlier this year as France ramped up to host the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Fanélie was asked to carry the Olympic Torch in the city of Lyon, France near her hometown of Saint-Chamond.
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The Unique Spirit of Rugby Returns to Paris!

An athlete leans to grab a flag from another athlete holding a rugby ball who swerves to avoid his flag being taken
300 athletes, 26 teams, five countries—as inclusive rugby booms across the region, the Special Olympics France International Flag-Rugby Tournament takes Paris by storm!
Community Impact

USA Games Celebrated at Closing Ceremony, Special Olympics Flag Handed to Next Host City

By Christian Holleman, June 27, 2026
Special Olympics Kansas athlete Marquel Russell sprints toward the finish line during the 100m dash at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, where he set a new national record.
It was a beautiful evening at Huntington Bank Stadium. The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, hosted at the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center, have just concluded.
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