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In the News

Training Camp in Palestine Helps Prepare Athletes

By Noah Gaballah, May 22, 2017
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It featured bocce, five-a-side football and table tennis with the participation of seven sub programs.
In the News

Newly elected inclusive committee 'hits the ground running'

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In December 2016 the newly elected regional inclusive Youth Activation Committee met for the first time in Frankfurt, Germany to discuss how to develop youth engagement in their own programs and throughout Europe-Eurasia.
Community Impact

The One-Man Teams of Special Olympics

By Jakob Romeborn, March 22, 2017
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Armenia and FYR Macedonia were the two smallest delegations in Special Olympics Winter Games in Austria - with one participant each.
Athletes

How Sam Muir-James Conquered Lake Taupo

By Angela Day, April 06, 2017
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The Special Olympics New Zealand athlete powered through an amazing 40.5km swim from Taupo to Turangi.
In the News

USAID-Supported Youth Leaders in Serbia Invite Hometown Unified Sports Heroes to Recruit New Players

By Martha Jo Braycich, October 03, 2017
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In Cacak, Serbia the inclusive youth activation committee (YAC) invited hometown heroes who had won the recent Special Olympics European Unified Volleyball tournament in Poland to participate in a come-and-try Unified Volleyball session at a local sports hall. “We thought that the experienced Unified players could inspire current and new Unified Volleyball players to join Special Olympics,” said Nikola Jovicic, (19) one of the four YAC members. “On the volleyball court playing together as equals is where we learn to respect each other," he said. Approximately 50 youth from the local special and mainstream school took part in the event. The YAC, comprised of four youth with and without intellectual disabilities, is one of 10 established in 10 cities in Serbia in a two-year USAID-supported project that aims to foster understanding and inclusion among youth. Using inclusive sports as a platform, youth are given opportunities to learn about and participate in leadership and advocacy.
Athletes

Special Olympics Mongolia Judo Unified Field Training

By Special Olympics East Asia Staff, August 11, 2017
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The training was held in June 2017. A total of 24 athletes, with and without intellectual disabilities, were involved.
Community Impact

Outgoing Chair of Special Olympics Malawi Honored

By Charles Nyambe, Regional President, Special Olympics Africa , June 05, 2017
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Peter Mazunda was been honored with an Award of Service for his many years of contribution to the Special Olympics movement.
Athletes

Brittany Sinclair's Impressive Run Continues

By Katherine Dalusong, September 11, 2017
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She won gold in the 100M dash, a silver in shot put, and a bronze in long jump at the 2017 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games.
Community Impact

‘Together We Walk’ for Social Inclusion in Korea

By Special Olympics East Asia Staff, August 11, 2017
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Around 3,000 unified participants enjoyed numerous outdoor activities at the June 2017 event.
Europe Eurasia Stories

From an “Invisible” Population, a Beacon of Inspiration for Leaders

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UNICEF and Special Olympics have been working together since 2007 to protect and uphold the rights of children with disabilities, as well as change perceptions and challenge negative attitudes. At a recent Special Olympics Leadership Academy in Baku, Azerbaijan, UNICEF representative Edward Carwardine was invited to speak about the global partnership, which has been renewed for a further five years.
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