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Athletes

Leaders with a Difference

By Benjamin "Ben" Haack, October 02, 2019
Ben Haack speaks with a microphone.
My life has come full circle. So many of the challenges I used to have, I have overcome.
Press Releases

Paris to Host 3rd Edition of the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026

Women's team holding up trophy after victory.
[Paris, Washington DC - 4 November 2025] Special Olympics International and Special Olympics France have finalized the hosting agreement of the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026.
Press Releases

First National ‘Mental Health Action Day’ to Drive People to Take a First Mental Health Action for Themselves or Others

Mental Health Action Day black and white logo.
One year into COVID-19 and amidst a growing mental health crisis, MTV Entertainment Group and nearly 200 organizations team up to plan inaugural ‘Mental Health Action Day’ on May 20
Athletes

Special Olympics Arizona Flag Football Team Finds Motivation in Rose Bowl to Prepare for the USA Games

By RJ Nealon, January 31, 2022
A group of Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners pose for a team photo. They are wearing jerseys with the Arizona state flag on them.
To the sports world and beyond, it’s the most iconic venue in sports. But to a select few, there is another venue that will soon hold significant importance.
Community Impact

Chris Meservey Uses a Teach-First Approach to Coaching

By RJ Nealon, November 30, 2021
A Special Olympics swimming athlete stands with his dad at a competition. They have their arms around each other and are smiling at the camera.
For over three decades, Chris Meservey has shared his blissfulness with everyone he meets within Special Olympics Nevada and beyond. By career choice, he teaches public speaking at the high school level but stemming from his love of sports, he coaches basketball and swimming.

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Please use the approved Special Olympics resources below to guide your year-round health work. At the top of the page, you will also find information for managing your 12-month Healthy Communities Impact Grant.

Young Athletes

SONJ Special Olympics Summer Games-June 11, 2016
Special Olympics Young Athletes is an early childhood play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 2 to 7 years old.
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Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 Ends in Victory for Libya and Defending Champions Guatemala

By Karini Viranna , July 11, 2026
A football team in light blue and white uniforms celebrate together with gold medals, smiling and raising their arms as they sit on a stage
The tournament culminated on Saturday with Division 1 finals at Charléty Stadium, where Special Olympics Libya captured the men’s title and Special Olympics Guatemala successfully defended its women’s crown.
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ESPN and Special Olympics Expand Relationship

ESPN correspondent interviewing two X-Games snowboarding Unified Athletes.
Eight-year Broadcast Agreement and Extension as Global Presenting Sponsor of Special Olympics Unified Sports®
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