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Toyota Partners with Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan 2022

Six people standing in front of signage holding a signed document.
Moscow, 3 June 2021: Toyota Motor Europe became an official mobility partner of Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan 2022 during a signing ceremony at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Latin America

“The Power of Inclusive Sports” invited us to the inner worlds and emotions of our athletes

Mensaje de Rocío Ochoa, ganadora del Concurso de Arte "El Poder del Deporte Inclusivo"
The successful "The Power of Inclusive Sports" art contest gave our athletes the opportunity to express their thoughts and emotions.
Community Impact

Opening Eyes and Essilor Vision Foundation Focus on Inclusion Health

A male athlete has his eyes examined by a female healthcare worker. His head is in a harness allowing her to look through the microscope at his eyes.
Essilor Vision Foundation recently interviewed David Evangelista, Regional President and Managing Director of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia.
Community Impact

CDC and Special Olympics Partnership: Inclusive Health: Physical Fitness

An athlete practices their basketball skills.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) support work that improves the overall health and quality of life for people living with disabilities, including those with intellectual disabilities.
Athletes

Athletes Lead Ahead of 2022 Special Olympics USA Games

By RJ Nealon, June 08, 2021
Special Olympics athletes appear on a Zoom call to plan the 2022 USA Games.
As the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games came to an end, all in attendance gathered to celebrate a week of sports and inclusion at the Closing Ceremony. Over the loudspeakers and displayed on the jumbotron, the announcement that the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games would be held in Orlando, FL was made. A sense of excitement could be felt throughout the entire venue.
Latin America

“The Power of Inclusive Sports” invited us to the inner worlds and emotions of our athletes

Mensaje de Rocío Ochoa, ganadora del Concurso de Arte "El Poder del Deporte Inclusivo"
The successful "The Power of Inclusive Sports" art contest gave our athletes the opportunity to express their thoughts and emotions.
Community Impact

Supporting Holistic Development: The Story of Two Teachers, Ms. Lai and Ms. Ciou

A group of around 20 students and teachers stands and crouches together. Everyone is smiling, some give thumbs up. The boys wear blue uniforms and the girls wear pink uniforms.
Special education teachers Ms. Lai and Ms. Ciou have watched their school community grow and thrive through Unified Sports in Taiwan.
Community Impact

Strengthening Sibling Bonds: The Story of Two Brothers, Samuel and Fabio

Two young boys with big smiles sit on the ground hugging, surrounded by a circle of red, yellow, and black balloons. In the background is Disney’s “Cars”-themed decorations.
In Brazil, Play Unified: Learn Unified has helped bridge the gap between brothers Samuel and Fabio, who have had vastly different educational and social experiences.
Community Impact

Special Olympics North Dakota Coach Teaches Athletes to be Successful Away from the Game

By RJ Nealon, June 25, 2021
Two Special Olympics North Dakota coaches sit on the grass.
Special Olympics North Dakota head coach David Schultheis has been around the world with Special Olympics. But even with the worldwide experience, Schultheis says his favorite memory actually happened a little closer to home: at a swim meet in North Carolina.
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Chris Nikic to Receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2021 ESPYS

Chris Nikic proudly poses wearing three Special Olympics medals he won in swimming at a Special Olympics Florida competition.
Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete a full IRONMAN triathlon, will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2021 ESPYS.
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