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Blog

2022 USA Games Reflection

By Renee Manfredi, August 11, 2022
A large screen shows the Special Olympics USA Games logo.
After more than two long years of separation due to Covid-19, what better place to be able to bring over 5500 athletes together for in-person competition but the Happiest Place on Earth – Disney World!! I’m not even sure I can describe this week, but I will do my best.
Community Impact

Creating a Strong Virtual Network: The Story of Nemanja, a Youth Leader

a selfie of a young-adult man smiling in a white Stavros Niarchos Foundation shirt, holding a hand-drawn sign that reads “SNF, Stay Home, Special Olympics”
During the pandemic, online networks helped Special Olympics Serbia Youth Leaders stay connected and spread the movement for inclusion.
Videos

Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup in Poland

Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup in Poland
From 5–8 October 2025, Katowice, Poland will host a thrilling showdown as 16 Unified Volleyball teams—featuring nearly 200 athletes—take center court at the iconic Spodek Arena.
Athletes

Competition in Full Swing for the Unified Volleyball World Cup Poland 2025

A volleyball player with their arms up in the air, about to hit the ball
The tournament’s first 6 games set the tone for can be expected over the rest of the competition.
In the News

The Beautiful Game Kicks Off: Paris hosts the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026

By Karini Viranna , July 03, 2026
Female footballers waiving, text on the image reads: Inspiration is Contagious
The footballs are packed. The boots are laced. From training grounds across the world, 324 footballers from 23 nations will gather at the Charléty Stadium in the ‘City of Light’ between 6-11 July to compete for the coveted title.
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.
Press Releases

Caribbean Countries Score Goal for Inclusive Health for People with Intellectual Disabilities

The Unified Football Cup, hosted by Special Olympics Jamaica on 4 November, brought together 300 athletes with and without intellectual disabilities.

Yuna Kim

Yuna Kim, Special Olympics Global Ambassador
Olympic Champion, Figure Skating
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