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Athletes

Once Excluded, Ablaye Is Now ‘One of Us’

Ableye dancing and celebrating on the court.
Ablaye Ndiaye is one of the stars of his neighborhood in Senegal’s capital, Dakar. Yet, years ago, he was mostly an outcast due to negative beliefs and stereotypes about people with Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities.
In the News

Special Olympics South Africa featured in Cape Town ETC ahead of Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

Special Olympics South Africa athletes at National Summer Games in 2022
The following is an excerpt from the article titled “Special Olympics South Africa National Team launches its ‘Road to Berlin’” in Cape Town ETC newspaper:
Athletes

Andżelika Stachowiak’s Aims High Ahead Of Her Second World Games

By Lucy Dominy, May 18, 2023
Judoka's face lights up with a joyful smile as she celebrates
Polish judoka wants “to be the best” in Berlin
In the News

#EFW2023 Celebrates Women's Football and Empowers Unified Youth: Join the Action!

Group of girls wearing a blue uniform celebrating on a football field.
New edition of major European competition will run between 20 and 28 May 2023
Athletes

On The Bright Side: Meet Jessy

Two women standing side by side with their arms around one another shoulders.
Jessy Lane is a dedicated, diligent athlete who doesn't give up easily. That's also how she lost 100 pounds: through steady & consistent training.
Athletes

“Happiness and Pride Through Sports”—Li Xiang’s Story

Young man with his arms up after finishing a gymnastics routine.
In China, people with intellectual disabilities can face stigma from the moment of diagnosis.
Press Releases

Starkey Serves as Exclusive Hearing Health Partner for the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

Starkey, World Games Berlin 2023, and Special Olympics Health with Golisano Foundation logos
Starkey Cares and Special Olympics International have partnered to increase access to hearing health services worldwide for Special Olympics athletes
In the News

Berlin 2023 set to Deliver Best World Games Broadcast in Special Olympics’ History

A group shot of broadcasters who gathered in Berlin to announce their Media Alliance for Special Olympics World Games 2023 Berlin
As the excitement around Berlin 2023 World Games builds, we are pleased to announce that viewers around the world can look forward to the biggest and best broadcast coverage in our history.
Press Releases

The 2023 Global Golisano Health Leadership Awards

Special Olympics Health and Galisano Foundation Logos
Celebrating champions of health equity and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities and fostering global partnerships at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
Press Releases

WWE® Superstar and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Drew McIntyre to Attend Special Olympics World Games in Berlin

WWE and Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Supporter logos
STAMFORD, Conn., June 13, 2023 – WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that WWE Superstar and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Drew McIntyre will attend the Special Olympics World Games 2023, the world’s largest inclusive sports event featuring thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities, taking place in Berlin this month.
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