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Athletes

Chasing World Cup Gold with Finland's Mika Ahonen

By Karini Viranna , October 05, 2025
Mika Ahonen and his teammates pose for a photo
For nearly three decades, volleyball has been more than just a sport for Special Olympics Finland athlete Mika Ahonen—it has been a source of challenge and connection.
Community Impact

Nick DiAntonio Catches Special Olympics Bug from Volunteering with Older Brother, Continues to Make Impact in the Weight Room

By RJ Nealon, November 05, 2021
A group of Special Olympics athletes and coaches flex their muscles for the camera.
Speaking in detail, Nick DiAntonio remembers the moment he was first introduced to Special Olympics Massachusetts.
Athletes

For Christopher Dyke and His Unified Flag Football Team, the USA Games Were an Experience of a Lifetime

By RJ Nealon, June 28, 2022
Two Special Olympics athletes are on a flag football field.
Playing a variety of positions, the 21-year-old says he enjoys wide receiver the most, but he also shines on the defensive side of the ball.
Press Releases

Unlocking the Potential of Inclusion Through Special Olympics in Ethiopia

Four people standing behind a table, two men in the middle shake hands.
Special Olympics Ethiopia will host Africa Region’s largest annual gathering—the Special Olympics Africa Leadership Conference with official carrier Ethiopian Airlines
Athletes

Using Technology to Stay Connected, An Athlete’s Perspective

By Garrett "Garrie" Barnes, July 08, 2020
Garrie Barns at Special Olympics standing behind the receptionists desk.
Why is it so hard to have to stay home when you are used to getting out and about, riding the metro, and feeling a sense of freedom? Because of COVID-19, we are staying home so that we can protect those who are vulnerable to the disease. We are all so used to being active, outgoing, human beings, by being at home, we are losing that.
Athletes

Rose Pleskow Holds a Meaningful Role with Special Olympics Partner Brightspot

By RJ Nealon, October 27, 2023
A group of people stand with a Spread the Word banner.
When Pleskow is not swimming in the Potomac River alongside her mom or running on the track, she can be found within the walls of Brightspot—a software development company just outside the nation’s capital in Reston, Virginia.
Press Releases

Special Olympics and Nike Announce Three-Year Partnership

Two young women hugging on an outdoor race track
[July 14, 2025] Two global, inclusive sport leaders team up to strengthen Unified Sports coaching and increase access to sport
Press Releases

WeThe15: A global human rights movement for the 1.2 billion persons with disabilities

A new iconic purple symbol of inclusivity where the world’s 15% with disabilities are no longer marginalized. Purple has long been associated with the disability community, but this is the first time a vibrant symbol exists that can unite the community and call for actionable change.
For the first time ever Special Olympics collaborates with the International Paralympic Committee, Invictus Games and International Committee of Sports for the Deaf.
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Supporting Organizations

We, as organizations and self-advocates representing members of the disability community, recognizing the dignity of individuals with intellectual disabilities, the challenges they and their families face, and the meaningful and powerful contributions they make to their families, their communities, and their country.
Press Releases

Austria Hands 'Flame of Hope' to Abu Dhabi as Curtain Falls on Spectacular World Winter Games

15,000 people gather at the Merkur Arena in Graz, Austria to bid farewell to the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2017.
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