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Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion Summit Champions Inclusion and Empowerment

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[Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Thursday, 21 November 2024] The Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education celebrated a significant milestone at its global summit under the theme of “Inclusion for Tomorrow.”
In the News

Special Olympics International and Education Cannot Wait Join Forces to Advance Inclusion through Sports and Physical Education in Emergency and Protracted Crisis Settings

A young boy wearing a Barcelona football kit smiles while playing football with a cheerful woman in El Salvador, as girls cheer in the background.
Groundbreaking partnership aims to address barriers faced by children with intellectual disabilities in some of the most challenging crises worldwide.
In the News

Play Maker and Game Changer: How Joachim Joris is Changing Special Olympics Unified Sports ®

A man in a sports kit holds a basketball while standing under a hoop on an indoor court.
Whether he is holding a basketball or a sports rule book, Joachim Joris is on a mission to make Unified basketball a better experience for all.
Athletes

“Our Presence is a Change for the Better”: Special Olympics Athletes Journey into Public Service

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Malta’s Gilmour Borg and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Edna Šunjić have achieved success on the Special Olympics stage and are now using their talents to bring about broader change in society.
Athletes

‘Celebrate the Exceptional’ Campaign Launches Ahead of Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

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Initiative to highlight achievements of eight European athletes, each competing in one of the eight sports featured in Turin 2025
Athletes

Lukas Hämmerli and Victoria Kälin Dancing Their Way to Turin 2025

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From schoolmates to dance partners, the Swiss duo is set to represent their country at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy.
Community Impact

Special Olympics and FIS Pen MOU to Celebrate World Snow Day

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On January 19, Special Olympics is celebrating World Snow Day by renewing its MOU with the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS).
Press Releases

Special Olympics International Board of Directors Elects New and Returning Members

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[Washington, D.C. – 27 January 2025] The international Board of Directors for Special Olympics elected new members Amb. Mathilde Mukantabana and Mr. Russell Wolff and returning members Mr. Angelo Moratti and Ms. Loretta Claiborne.
Athletes

Elisa Parutto: Dancing with Passion and Determination

Elisa Parutto, Special Olympics Italy athlete
Through dance, Special Olympics Italia athlete Elisa Parutto transforms her emotions into movement. All she needs is to close her eyes and immerse herself in the choreography, allowing herself to be carried away by the intensity of the music and the rhythm of the song.
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We Need to Talk About the True Meaning of Inclusion

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Inclusion should be a priority, not something that happens out of pity.
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