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Announcing 2020 Special Olympics Xbox Virtual Gaming Event

On the left text that reads: Special Olympics | Microsoft: 2020 Special Olympics XBox Virtual Gaming Event. On the right an image of a Toyota race car.
Back in 2018, Xbox hosted the first video gaming tournament at Special Olympics USA Games that were held in Seattle, Washington. Special Olympics athletes from four states competed head-to-head at the University of Washington and showed us the passion that existed for such an event.
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Special Olympics Chief Health Officer on the challenges coronavirus poses for people with disabilities

Over the years, Special Olympics has provided over 2 million free health screenings (in the areas of vision, hearing, dental, etc.) in over 135 countries and trained nearly 280,000 health care professionals on the topic of people with ID.
“At Special Olympics, when we can’t be in our competitions and our events, we still are everyday connecting with our athletes to make sure they aren’t socially isolated,” said Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Chief Health Officer for Special Olympics during an interview with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports.
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ESPN on Staying Fit During COVID-19 with WWE Superstar Becky Lynch

Becky Lunch and athletes doing jumping jacks.
In a recent interview with ESPN, WWE Superstar Becky Lynch explains why engaging with Special Olympics is important to her, and why she worked with athletes on the School of Strength fitness campaign
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WWE Superstar Becky Lynch Highlights School of Strength in Sports Illustrated Interview

Becky Lynch and athletes in the ring.
While WWE Superstar Becky Lynch recounted her momentous year to Sports Illustrated, she highlighted her participation in the Special Olympics School of Strength fitness campaign and why working with the organization is so important to her.
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Special Olympics Stories Continue to Boost Morale Internally and Externally Through Strategic Messaging and Brand Placement

Two swimmers—post race—being interviewed by the press by the swimming pool.
Jason Teitler, Special Olympics Senior Vice-President of Global Communications and Brand explains the many benefits of earned media even during a changed media landscape caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Special Olympics Stands for Inclusion

Loretta Claiborne (black and white studio photo)
In response to protests across the U.S. supporting social justice for African Americans
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Special Olympics Takes Strides Toward Virtual Inclusion on Global Running Day

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This article was authored by a Unified writing team (writers with and without an intellectual disability). Jerry Holy is Special Olympics Virginia athlete and Specialist at Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools®. Scott George is the Manager for University Engagement at Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools.
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Olympic Legend Vladimir “Vanja” Grbic Answers Your Questions

Vladimir “Vanja” Grbic in a huddle with athletes holding a volleyball.
During his time of Covid-19 lockdown in Serbia, Olympic Volleyball legend and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Vladimir “Vanja” Grbic took time to answer a range of questions from across our movement—from how to cope with social distancing to how to prepare for an Olympic final.
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Online National Games Across Europe Eurasia

Athlete Federico Correzzola on the Special Olympics Italy Smart Games banner.
With the world in lockdown over the past months, Special Olympics programmes across Europe Eurasia were forced to cancel or postpone activities to protect the health of athletes and their families.
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Apolo Ohno talks about the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Russia on SiriusXM Radio

Special Olympics International Global Ambassador Apolo Ohno with Hanna Atkinson, Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger from Special Olympics Colorado.
Special Olympics International Global Ambassador Apolo Ohno, three-time Olympian in short track speed skating, expressed his excitement for the World Winter Games 2022 Kazan on SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Show (Stars Channel 109).
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