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Community Impact

Coaching Sports and Life Skills

By Moeti Clement Sethunya, November 10, 2020
Moeti Clement Sethunya standing with his female football team on a filed for a group photo.
Moeti Clement Sethunya takes a well-rounded approached to coaching football (soccer) and floor hockey at Special Olympics South Africa using it as a building block to athlete employment.
In the News

‘The Kennedy Who Changed the World’ documentary inspires support for Special Olympics GB

A female and male speaker stand at the top of the room addressing a seated audience.
A new BBC documentary on how Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver changed the world through sport is inspiring Special Olympics supporters across Great Britain to join the Special Olympics Unified Mile on 26 May 2019.
In the News

Special Olympics athletes and refugees #PlayUnified in Belgium

A man in a red football kit with his back to the camera kicks a football towards the net and a goalkeeper in yellow.
Special Olympics Belgium athletes and refugees who are living in Belgium came together to demonstrate the power of inclusion at a recent Special Olympics Unified Football Competition in Brussels.
Athletes

From Teammate to Official

By Carolyn Phillips, August 24, 2020
Hassam, wearing a blue jacket, poses for a photo while holding a certificate from the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi.
How a Love of Football Helps Hassam Set Goals and Accomplish Them
In the News

Trailblazing Special Olympics Slovakia Athletes Launch Declaration of Inclusion

Special Olympics Slovakia athletes Peter Išpold, Gizela Billíková, Filip Graňo, Vanda Kračunová and Michal Štubňa are the faces of the ‘We Are Here Among You’ campaign.
Special Olympics Slovakia has recently launched a new campaign to raise awareness about discrimination against athletes with intellectual disabilities in their country.
In the News

European Football Week 2020

Three girls hug on the football pitch in celebration.
This year, European Football Week went digital. Welcome to Faces of Football!
Athletes

Anas Khalil Al Zorba: From Athlete to Coach

Anas' story
Anas Khalil Al Zorba was once described by some as hyperactive with excessive movement. Then, he joined Special Olympics Palestine. Because of his sports training, the exercise and rules of game helped him control his energy and gain discipline. Not only did his skills and dedication improve his behavior, self-reliance and independence, but they also got him noticed by Special Olympics coaches and staff.
Community Impact

11 Sub-Saharan African Countries to Participate in 2019 World Games

Special Olympics leaders and representatives in a group photo in Africa. A Unified Sports banners is in the background, a country flag is in the foreground.
The Local Organizing Committee of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 has announced the 11 Sub-Saharan African nations participating in the World Games held on 14-19 March 2019.
Athletes

Khadija Zen Al Abdeen Breaks Barriers for Women at World Games

Khadija standing with her paddle in had ready to play.
Khadija isn’t just competing at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, she is breaking barriers.

Christopher Bell, No. 20 Toyota NASCAR Cup Series Driver, Joe Gibbs Racing

Christopher Bell, No. 20 Toyota NASCAR Cup Series Driver, Joe Gibbs Racing
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