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Sport and Competition

World Winter Games Idaho 2009

An athlete skier skiing down the hills.
Boise, Idaho, USA • 7th – 13th Feb 2009
Athletes

Rodney Hankins Adds Spirit to Coaching Special Olympics

By RJ Nealon, May 05, 2021
Hankins (left) posing for a picture in a bowling alley with mentor Debra and her son Chris, pre-COVID-19.
Special Olympics New York Rodney Hankins shifted his focus to coaching after many years of competing.
Intellectual Disabilities

Fragile X Syndrome

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Fragile X is a genetic condition that affects a person’s development, especially behavior and the ability to learn.
Press Releases

Special Olympics World Games Berlin Celebrates Many Firsts in Inclusion

Group of people standing together on stage.
All expectations were exceeded at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
Athletes

Special Olympics Alaska Athlete Uses Platform to Promote Healthy Lifestyle

By RJ Nealon, January 26, 2022
A Special Olympics athlete sits behind a table covered in a red cloth. In front of her are video cameras and computer monitors. She smiles at the camera.
Abdul-Jillil gets ready to host her "Afternoons with Ayesha" segment, helping athletes stay fit and connected virtually.
Athletes

Athlete Leaders of Europe Eurasia: Our 2024 Highlights!

Kiera Byland wearing flip flops and holding a swimming cap and goggles holds her hand up to her neck laughing.
As the year draws to a close, four Athlete Leaders from across our region, Kiera, Margaret, Gilmour and Inge reflect on their highlights from 2024 and look forward to the year to come!
In the News

Prioritise Inclusive Healthcare for People with Disabilities

Young man receiving an eye exam
The article details how South Africa is working towards a future of better health inclusion and outcomes for people with IDD through participation in the Rosemary Collaboratory Initiative.
Athletes

Athletes Lead Ahead of 2022 Special Olympics USA Games

By RJ Nealon, June 08, 2021
Special Olympics athletes appear on a Zoom call to plan the 2022 USA Games.
As the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games came to an end, all in attendance gathered to celebrate a week of sports and inclusion at the Closing Ceremony. Over the loudspeakers and displayed on the jumbotron, the announcement that the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games would be held in Orlando, FL was made. A sense of excitement could be felt throughout the entire venue.

Sports Essentials

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Tools that Special Olympics Programs need to ensure safe, high quality training and competitions.
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