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Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Ready to Run the 2019 Boston Marathon

Athlete running in blue Adidas shorts and tank top. His bib reads 430.
For the first time, five Special Olympics athletes from five states around the U.S. have qualified to run in the annual Boston Marathon.
In the News

Football Fever is Rising Across Europe Eurasia

A team of female footballers in a blue kit jump in the air on a football pitch.
With football fans counting down the days to kick-off at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Special Olympics is also gearing up for a week-long celebration of the beautiful game.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Programs Fighting Malaria

Students and athletes gather around a student under mosquito net and all are listening to a speaker.
Every year, malaria kills approximately 450,000 of the 220-million people that contract the disease each year. Special Olympics is fighting this mosquito-borne illness in places like Nigeria and Senegal.
Athletes

Special Olympics Cheer is Leading the Way to Inclusion

7 cheerleaders performing on stage in red and blue outfits with USA across the front.
It was a successful and amazing week at the International Cheer Union’s World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando. The first Special Olympics Division was launched with 5 US National teams competing in Unified and Traditional Cheer, Unified and Traditional Pom, and Unified Hip Hop. All 5 teams brought home a Gold medal.
Community Impact

“It Wasn’t Just Special; It Was Extraordinary”: The World Games from a Volunteer’s Perspective

By Nicholas Leong, May 07, 2019
Nicholas Leong standing in front of a cement wall with a camera over either shoulder.
When I was asked if I was interested to volunteer as a photographer to cover the athletes from the Asia Pacific Region at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, the answer was a resounding yes.
Community Impact

Opening Eyes in Kenya

A small group of 6 Special Olympics representatives including two Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers standing together.
Special Olympics Kenya and Lions Sight First Eye Hospital Honored with Golisano Award
Community Impact

It’s Always Unified Sports Season for the Unified Generation!

Group of young individuals standing for a group photo in front of a fence on a field.
As the school year is coming to a close for Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools around the country, Unified Sports teams are gearing up for final competition—some even bringing in Unified PE to their schools for the first time.
Community Impact

Celebrating International Day of Families

Ahmed and family in a photo taken outside overlooking a city.
As we celebrate the International Day of Families we thank all of the families that support the Special Olympics.
In the News

‘Life is Easier When You Have a Team’: Special Olympics Brazil Unified Champion School Recognition Presentation

Students and teachers cheering in the bleachers. All have on Unified Champion Schools t-shirts.
ESPN honored four schools participating in the “Play Unified. Learn Unified.” project supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. These schools were recognized for their commitment to high standards of inclusion through the Unified Champion School model.
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