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Athletes

A Tale of Two Goalkeepers as Kenya Women’s Football Team Clinches Gold

Kenyan Football team celebrating on the field.
“All Inclusive,” goalkeeper Marystella Ndolwa, one of the athletes profiled in the film, was hesitant to make any predictions about Special Olympics Kenya women’s football/soccer team’s upcoming match.
Athletes

Breaking Boundaries with Sport

Two athletes playing a game of Table Tennis.
Mariam Sylla powerfully smashes the table tennis ball across the table. She looks extremely concentrated and focuses all her energy on the game.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Mali Surprise Wins their First Basketball Gold, and So Much More

Group of athletes standing in a circle holding out their medals.
It’s the third quarter of their first match, and their opposing team has yet to feature on the scoreboard.
Athletes

“An Amazing Feeling”—Swimmer Wins Gold, Twice

Taylor Mackenzie showing off her medal.
"Nobody judges me or my disability. It's where I feel happy and can be myself."
Athletes

Despite Tough Competition, Teen Gymnast Earns Silver

Artistic gymnast Li Xiang on the pommel horse.
Artistic gymnast Li Xiang of China has been competing at Special Olympics World Games since he was 11 years old.
In the News

Zhou Guanyu Takes Time to Support Special Olympics Athletes

Zhou Guanyu points at World Games Berlin 2023 sign
Formula 1 driver and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Zhou Guanyu made a stop in Berlin at the Special Olympics World Games on 25 June.
Ways to Give

Top 3 Reasons You Need a Will

Woman and young boy hugging; another woman is approaching them.
A reminder of how important it is to create your will and to update it as your circumstances change, or as you reach major milestones in your life.
In the News

Empowering Youth Voices: AIPS and Special Olympics Unite for New Young Reporters Initiative at World Games Berlin 2023

Group of eight people smile into the camera; notably among them the four Young Reporters who display their certificates.
Young Reporters help amplify message of inclusion at the first World Games held in Germany
Community Impact

Patty Carosotto Finds Passion and Purpose in Childhood

By RJ Nealon, July 16, 2023
A Special Olympics athlete and his coach pose for a photo. They are both sitting on the ground and the coach has her arms around the athlete. The athlete is wearing a medal around his neck.
It was all the lessons she learned along the way caring for him that would shape her career to what it is today.
Community Impact

St. Maarten Special Olympics Swimmers Learn the Importance of Fit Feet

Man, Roger Jeffers, sitting in a chair and receiving a foot exam by two Healthy Athlete volunteers.
Swimmers don’t always think about their feet, except when they are concentrating on kicking and propelling themselves through the pool or an open water swim.
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