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Opening a New World at Special Olympics Opening Eyes

Lawrence Mwangi playing keeper and guarding the goalie's net.
Lawrence Mwangi is a standout player for Special Olympics Kenya’s Floor Hockey team. His speed and skill helped the team win game after game, eventually climbing to the top of their division.
Latin America

A Unified Morning with Students from the 10th Grade of the Emil Friedman School

Group of students on the court posing for a large group photo.
On Saturday, February 15, athletes from Special Olympics Venezuela and students from the 10th grade of the Emil Friedman School took to the sports fields and courts of the school to engage in Unified Sports and other joint activities as part of the school’s “Project Unify.”
Latin America

Basketball for Good Honduras: “Choose to Include”

A group of young unified athletes together for a photo.
The Honduran National Basketball Federation (FENABAH) and Special Olympics Honduras joined forces to strengthen adapted sports, by beginning collaborations to foster activities from the “Basketball for Good Honduras” initiative.
Athletes

A Night at the Capitol: The Road to Abu Dhabi

By Carolyn Phillips, March 20, 2020
Five people stand at a podium at the U.S. Senate. They are framed by the U.S. flag on the left side and by the Senate flag on the right side.
On Thursday, 5 March 2020, Members of Congress, the UAE Embassy, and Special Olympics USA athletes from Southern California, Virginia, D.C., Maryland, Ohio, and Connecticut gathered for a screening of The Road to Abu Dhabi, a documentary about the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
Athletes

Athlete Trains to Be First Person with Down Syndrome to Complete IRONMAN

Chris Nikic biking at a competition.
Chris Nikic, a Special Olympics Florida athlete who has Down syndrome, competes in golf, swimming, track, basketball and triathlons.
Community Impact

University of Maryland Men's Basketball Coach Mark Turgeon Discusses His Passion for Special Olympics

Athletes on the court playing basketball.
University of Maryland College Park, men’s head basketball coach, Mark Turgeon has a passion for helping Special Olympics athletes stay fit through the game of basketball.
Athletes

Have Fun with This Downloadable Coloring Book

Bobby Jones hand drawn basketball illustration.
Special Olympics Maryland athlete, Robert Jones has a passion for art and design and uses his artistic ability to represent Special Olympics in various ways.
Community Impact

Special Olympics & Laureus Sport for Good Demonstrate Sport for Development & Peace

Girls playing basketball on a court.
On the United Nation’s International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Special Olympics celebrates its partnership with the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation (Laureus).
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Weekly Workouts with Anytime Fitness

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On Wednesday, April 1, Anytime Fitness launched their first live workout video in partnership with Special Olympics. Each week, a new live video will be produced that is specifically created for our athletes and people of differing abilities. All videos will be shared and stored on the Anytime Fitness Facebook page.
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Did you know that Special Olympics has a series of FREE online courses for coaches?

Coach and athlete assessing what is to come down the track.
Whether you are an aspiring coach, an experienced coach interested in exploring Special Olympics coaching, a Special Olympics veteran who wants to earn certifications for your learning, or just looking for a refresher, there are a number of course options for you to choose from.
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