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In the News

Much more than Football: ESPN Unified Football Tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina

By Martha Jo Braycich, June 12, 2019
A group of young people in yellow and white t-shirts stand behind an 'ESPN and Special Olympics Unified Sports' banner facing the camera on an indoor court.
Participants at the recent ESPN-sponsored Unified Football Tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced not only the joy of football, but also moments of inclusion, connection and generosity.
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Young Athletes in Moldova: Celebrating success and sharing experiences

A young girls in a yellow t-shirt holds a red football. Her eyes are closed and she is shouting in glee.
The Young Athletes programme in Moldova is going from strength to strength.
Press Releases

Finish Line Youth Foundation Named Finalist in ESPN’s 2019 Sports Humanitarian Awards

Finish Line employees and Special Olympics athlete give a thumbs up at the Finish Line and Brooks Running shoe giveaway at 2018 Special Olympics USA Games.
Foundation and Brooks Running Company nominated for Corporate Community Impact Award
In the News

Special Olympics Golfer Amy Bockerstette Helps Motivate Friend Gary Woodland to U.S. Open Championship Win

PGA Golf Player on stage looking at his mobile phone and talking to an athlete. Audience member can be seen making a video.
A few months ago, Special Olympics Arizona golfer Amy Bockerstette became the sweetheart of the PGA tour when she made par with PGA champs Gary Woodland and Matt Kuchar on the 16th hole at the Waste Management Phoenix Open.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Celebrates Over 660 Sport Federation Partnerships on Olympic Day!

Map of the World, showing Special Olympics Sports Partnerships Per region: 54 North America, 140 Latin America, 33 Middle East-North Africa, 93 Africa, 211 Europe Eurasia, 56 East Asia, 82 Asia Pacific.
This Olympic Day, Special Olympics celebrates the support of over 660 National Sport Federations and National Olympic Committees that help us bring the transformational power of sport to people with and without intellectual disabilities around the globe!
Athletes

Al Roker and his Special Olympics New York Athlete Son Nick Forge a Memorable Father’s Day Weekend During Summer Games

Nick Roker getting a kiss from his mother after a swim competition.
TODAY show weatherman and co-host of 3rd Hour of TODAY Al Roker had an unforgettable Father’s Day weekend after his son Nick brought home two gold medals at the Special Olympics New York Summer Games.
Community Impact

Creating Special Olympics Unified Schools in Kenya

six images of young adults and kids performing in activities outside.
The Kenyan government estimates that over 3 million people of its population have a disability which exemplifies the need for Special Olympics Unified Schools.
Athletes

Adonis Walks 30km to Attend Special Olympics Training!

Four young men preparing to race down a track.
Adonis Lutumba Nyemba was born in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on 27 April 1996. Adonis was a healthy child until the age of three....
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The Inaugural Washington D.C. Sharkfest Swim Safely Dives into the Unknown

Special Olympics athletes and volunteers huddle together after athletes are awarded medals for their efforts.
Safety. A word often stressed in order to ensure the well-being of a given individual. A word often recognized as a goal for individuals to attain in their attempts to protect those they care for from hazardous situations.
Community Impact

Special Olympics and UNICEF Celebrate Fathers in Bulgaria!

Two women, one girl and two men stand in front of a Special Olympics banner in a garden setting. The man is holding a red microphone.
Every day of the year, fathers support, encourage and comfort us both on and off the pitch. That’s why Special Olympics and UNICEF Bulgaria joined forces recently to celebrate and reflect on the special role that fathers play.
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