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Athletes

Xu Xiujuan: The Extraordinary Story Behind a Radiant Smile

Young woman ice skating
Xu Xiujuan has an extraordinary story to share. Those who meet her are often captivated by her bright eyes and cheerful demeanor, even though her life has been filled with challenges and marked by perseverance.
In the News

Unified Sport and Inclusion: Sunday 19 January—A Double Event in Rieti with 5-a-Side Football and Basketball

A person holding a ball in front of a crowd
Two sports, two great passions, one great Unified Special Olympics event on Sunday that will involve athletes with and without intellectual disabilities from the Fortitudo Baskin, Team Sport L'Aquila, and Rietinclude teams, with the support of young refugees from Rieti participating as well.
In the News

The Sports Ethics Examiner & Special Olympics Team Up to Champion Inclusion in Sport

Player helping another player to his feet.
As the build-up continues to the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy from 8-15 March, Special Olympics has teamed up with The Sports Ethics Examiner, for a fresh dialogue around Special Olympics, its athletes and coaches, and its impact on the world of sport.
Our Words

The Effects of the R-Word

Advocates explain why the R-word is so hurtful when used in jokes or as part of everyday speech.
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Special Olympics Calls Out Governments, International Community to Focus Commitments on Inclusion in Education

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[Washington, D.C. — 24 January 2025] — Coinciding with the International Day of Education, Special Olympics today issued an urgent call to action, rallying governments, civil society, and international organizations around the globe to commit to robust financing that will transform education systems for learners of all abilities.
Athletes

Olympic Torch Bearer and Special Olympics athlete Fanélie Croizat Champions Teamwork Ahead of Turin 2025

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Special Olympics France cross-country skier values joy, friendship and personal growth over podium finishes.
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Dighton-Rehoboth Students Pledge to End use of Hateful Words

For the second year in a row, Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School embraced the Spread the Word to End the Word campaign.
In the News

Basketball Relaunched in the Netherlands with Milestone National Event

By Walter Tempelman, January 29, 2025
Four basketball player running on the court. The player on the front, a young man wearing a red jersey, is dribbling a basketball.
In the middle of the Special Olympics European Basketball Week, basketball in the Netherlands has been relaunched with an event in the capital: the Special Olympics National Basketball Event is the starting point to give the sport the much-needed new boost.
Our Words

What's in a Word? Stigma

The other night I found Ben in bed, his face behind a book that was jiggling about because he was laughing so hard.
Our Words

What’s Wrong with ‘Retard’?

While many of us bicker over things like political correctness and our constitutional right to insult, Frank Stephens lays bare the impact of our words.
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