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In the News

New PSA Features Athletes From Around the World

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Special Olympics International is launching a new public service announcement, as part of “The Revolution Is Inclusion” campaign.
In the News

Unified Sports in Uganda with GIZ Sport for Development

Female basketball players playing a game.
Unified Sports® in Uganda's schools, clubs and federations gets boost from the GIZ Global Project “Inclusion of People with Disabilities”.
Community Impact

Haylie McCleney of Women’s USA Softball shares Advice for Athletes Everywhere

Haylie McCleney in USA jersey smiling for photo and logo of Inclusion Revolution Radio.
Haylie McCleney joined the Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast to talk about their partnership with Special Olympics and give advice to young athletes.
Athletes

Special Olympics USA Games to Host Equestrian Competition for First Time in 2022

By RJ Nealon, March 01, 2022
A Special Olympics athlete rides a horse in an outdoor ring.
Ahead of the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, equestrian athletes from around the North America Region care for the horses at their home stables. Everything it takes to get a horse ready to ride, the athlete will do.
Press Releases

Starkey and Special Olympics International Create Global Partnership to Increase Hearing Health for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Tani Austin, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Starkey, greets a Special Olympics athlete
Starkey and Special Olympics signed a global partnership agreement today that increases access to hearing health services worldwide for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Blog

Karen Milligan Inspires and Supports Me

By Daniel "Dan" Smrokowski , March 19, 2022
A group of people pose for a photo. They are smiling at the camera and holding certificates.
I first met Karen Milligan about fifteen years ago at beginner Special Olympics Athlete Leadership training. Even though Karen is smaller in stature than a lot of us attending, I noticed right away that she had a big personality. She was warm and friendly. It was clear that she really loved Special Olympics. For years now, I’ve had many experiences alongside Karen. Her personality and her actions make me feel a part of a larger family, the Special Olympics family.
In the News

Statement on Special Olympics World Winter Games in Kazan

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With sadness, disappointment, and deep frustration, Special Olympics International announces today that we will not be holding the World Winter Games in Kazan, Russia, which had been scheduled to begin on 21 January 2023.
Athletes

International Women’s Day: Celebrating the Accomplishments of Emanuelle “Manu” Dutra Fernandes de Souza

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Emanuelle Dutra Fernandes de Souza, better known as “Manu,” is a 24-year-old Special Olympics Brazil athlete who embodies the spirit of inclusion.
In the News

World Down Syndrome Day: Hadbaa’s Journey

Hadbaa at a young age stands in front of Special Olympics Singapore signs with her family.
Read about Hadbaa’s story joining Special Olympics Singapore in honor of World Down Syndrome Day.
Athletes

Senegal Athletes Lead Workshops on Handwashing, Hygiene

young woman holding a watering can and poring water on another young woman's hands helping her wash her hands.
This work is crucial, especially in the continuing fight to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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