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Special Olympics Triathletes Battle It Out at Challenge Family Triathlon

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Triathlon Paves the Way for Inclusive Sport at the 3rd Annual Special Olympics European Open Triathlon
Athletes

Special Olympics at UEFA EURO 2024: Athletes from Hessen Countdown to Kick Off!

A man stands beside a large trophy which is mounted on top of a digital countdown clock to UEFA EURO 2024.
Special Olympics athletes across Germany are in training to volunteer at UEFA EURO 2024 through a groundbreaking tandem volunteering programme inspired by the inclusivity of Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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BWF and Special Olympics Host First-Ever Federation-led Education and Competition Event

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In another demonstration of the ever-strengthening partnership between Special Olympics and the Badminton World Federation, a global technical training and regional competition was recently held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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Cyclists Set New Guinness World Record Titles in RideLondon-Essex100

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Following Lloyd Martin’s incredible achievements at last month’s TCS London Marathon, Special Olympics Surrey Cycling Club cyclists, Tom Kelsall and Hannah Kemp, have set new Guinness World Records titles by completing the Ford RideLondon-Essex100.
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Special Olympics at UEFA EURO 2024: Excitement builds for athlete-volunteers in Hamburg!

Two women and a man stand surround a large silver trophy mounted on a digital countdown clock which says UEFA EURO 2024.
Today, we catch up with a trio of volunteers: Emilio Jungclaus Miranda, Menja Radke and Steffi Rückner—two athletes and a coach from Special Olympics Hamburg.
Athletes

Special Olympics Jordan Athlete Leader Abdullah’s Mission of Inclusion

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Abdullah Al Nahas was born in December 2000, and he impacted many lives with his warmth and friendliness, leaving an extraordinary mark on all those around him.
Athletes

Transformative Power of Believing in one's Potential: A Coach and Athlete’s Bond

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Ahmed El Farji has taken on the role of coach with Special Olympics Morocco tennis player Hajar Cherif Lamrani, guiding her with dedication and expertise.
In the News

Raising the Profile of Disability Inclusion at the 77th World Health Assembly

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Every year, representatives from Ministries of Health around the world gather in Geneva, Switzerland for the World Health Assembly (WHA)—the decision-making body of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Athletes

One Year On: Athletes Reflect on the Powerful Legacy of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

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As Special Olympics movement celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 (“Berlin Games”), athletes from across Europe reflect on the impact that the Games had on their lives through a series of five compelling videos.
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Tamara Röske: A Star on the Track, Stage and Screen

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Special Olympics Germany athlete, model, actor and musician; Röske’s multifaceted talents shine brightly one year on from Berlin 2023.
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