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Community Impact

Serving Up Inclusion: Badminton for All in New Zealand

A group of more than 20 participants standing together, raising their badminton rackets, behind a banner with “Shuttle Time” Oceania.
One of badminton’s greatest features is that it truly is a sport for all. Partners in the sport of badminton recognized this important feature in New Zealand.

Raedian Felix

Raedian Felix, 2023 Global Athlete Congress Participant
Special Olympics Dominica

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan,
Special Olympics

Heidi Mallett

Heidi Mallett, 2023 Global Athlete Congress Participant
Special Olympics Prince Edward Island Canada
Community Impact

A Day in the Life of an Alpine Skiing Coach

Join Cristoph Scheurer, Special Olympics Alpine Skiing coach for Team Germany for an inside look at World Winter Games
Athletes

Shane’s Journey of Determination to World Winter Games

Family Matters with Special Olympics South Africa at 2017 World Winter Games Austria
If you were to see Shane François Bentley today—gliding on the ice, defending on the soccer field, or diving into a swimming pool—you’d never guess the mountain of challenges he’s had to overcome.
Community Impact

Healthier Bodies, Minds, and Communities: Celebrating National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day with the University of Wisconsin-Madison

A large group photo showing athletes posing for a photo at the end of a fitness class.
Through year-round sport training, competitions, and inclusive fitness opportunities, Special Olympic athletes are empowered to improve their health, build self-confidence, and experience belonging in their communities.
Press Releases

Chairman Tim Shriver Seeks Papal Support to Build Inclusive World

Special Olympics athletes met Pope Francis during an official 2017 audience at The Vatican.
Our Words

Off the Beat: A Case Against the ‘R-Word’

Our campus comprises some of the most eloquent students in the nation. Yet, I continually hear a word tossed around that fills me with a quiet dejection.
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