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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:
In the News

Exceptional Parent Magazine Digs into Special Olympics Athlete Eric Massey’s Training Regime and Healthy Lifestyle

Eric Massey standing poolside flexing both arms in the air after one of his heats at a USA Games.
The following is an excerpt from the article titled “Two Billion Steps Later, Athletes Continue Leading the Way on the Road to Fitness” found on page 38 of Exceptional Parent Magazine.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Announce NFL Draft Pick for Minnesota Vikings

Two Special Olympics athletes stand in front of the NFL Draft stage.
Two athletes from Special Olympics Missouri and Special Olympics Kansas had the honor of co-announcing the 141st pick in the 2023 NFL Draft for the Minnesota Vikings. Richard Scott and Josh Alters, both passionate multi-sport athletes, were chosen to make the pick.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Compete in the Second Challenge Family Triathlon Series

Three images: (Left) athlete swimming; (middle) man walking with his bike; (right) man finishing a run.
The second annual Special Olympics European Triathlon Open Competition, as part of the Challenge Family Triathlon Series and hosted by Special Olympics Slovakia, took place this past weekend 18 – 22 May in Samorin, Slovakia.
Athletes

Special Olympics Runners and Supporters Run the 127th Boston Marathon

Trent Hampton with arms up in the victory pose above his head after crossing the finish line
On 17 April, Special Olympics runner Trent Hampton took part in the historic 127th Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts.
In the News

PMIEF Announces More Than US$5 Million Worth of Grants to Help Seven Youth-Focused Non-Profits Shape the Next Generation of Leaders

Athletes playing floor hockey.
Through the partnership with PMIEF, SO Ukraine will work with an organization named Reigniting Inclusion Across Ukraine to train staff, coaches and athletes on program management and rebuild inclusive youth programming across Ukraine.

50 Game Changers Espanol

ESPN y Olimpiadas Especiales han unido fuerzas para una iniciativa que cuenta las historias de los momentos que han cambiado las reglas del juego para alcanzar un mundo más inclusivo. Visítanos cada semana para una nueva historia de inclusión.
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“Young Athletes in Motion” Music Video

Young Athletes in Motion Music Video
“Young Athletes in Motion” Music Video
Special Olympics and Hip Hop Public Health have created a new song and music video to encourage Young Athletes families to stay physically active and healthy through dance.
Press Releases

The Torch of Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 is Presented

Had holding up a torch.
On June 7, the flame of the Special Olympics World Games will be lit in Athens.
Press Releases

50 Days to go until the start of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

50 Days to go until #Berlin2023
28 April 2023 - In 50 days, Berlin will host the world's largest inclusive sports event with 7,000 athletes from 190 delegations. The biggest multi-sport event in Germany since the 1972 Olympic Games, will kick off with the opening ceremony on June 17 in Berlin's Olympic Stadium.
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