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Community Impact

Crossing Finish Lines and Making History: Kyle and Brent Pease

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On this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, we are highlighting the power of perseverance, partnership and possibility in a conversation between host Novie Craven and brothers Kyle and Brent Pease, world-renowned push-assist athletes, disability advocates and co-founders of The Kyle Pease Foundation.
Community Impact

5th World Association for Sport Management Conference Features Keynote Address from Special Olympics Chief of Health Operations

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Under the theme “Global Visions, Local Actions: Innovation and Sustainability in Sport Management,” the conference fostered dialogue on sport governance, innovation, sustainability, and the social impact of sport.
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Building Confidence Through Badminton: Hafiyyan’s Story

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Meet Hafiyyan, a Special Olympics badminton player from Malaysia whose lifelong love for the sport has helped him grow in confidence and purpose.
Press Releases

2026 Africa Region Leadership Conference

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The Special Olympics Africa Region hosted its 22nd annual Africa Leadership Conference, welcoming 110 delegates from 38 Special Olympics Programs across the continent for four days of collaboration, learning, and strategic alignment. The conference took place in Johannesburg from March 23 to March 26, 2026.
In the News

Learning and Development at Coaches’ International Short Track Seminar in The Netherlands

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Coaches from across Europe Eurasia gathered in Breda, The Netherlands on 28 February for an enriching and dynamic seminar on short track speed skating, followed by a Special Olympics Netherlands National Short Track Event.
Community Impact

A Week of Impact: Showcasing Inclusive Health at Special Olympics Ireland Site Visits

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A weeklong series of site visits across Ireland highlighted innovative partnerships, athlete led initiatives, and institutional leadership advancing inclusive health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
In the News

A Major Swiss Milestone for the 2029 World Winter Games

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In a few short years, Switzerland will play host to the largest sport and philanthropic event in the world featuring 2,500 Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners.
In the News

Tom Golisano Named to the Chronicle of Philanthropy's Top Philanthropists List

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Tom Golisano has once again been named to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual Philanthropy 50 list, ranking 12th among the nation’s leading donors and marking his fifth appearance on the Top 50 list.
Press Releases

Empowering the Next Generation: Special Olympics Is Scaling Youth Leadership Globally

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[Johannesburg, South Africa - 24 February 2026] Today, the Special Olympics Africa Regional Youth Leadership Summit kicked off in Johannesburg, bringing together youth with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to build leadership skills and strengthen youth-led change across schools and communities.
Community Impact

Move More, Live Healthier Lives: Special Olympics Health Messengers, Fitness Captains, and Coaches Inspiring Their Communities to Get Moving

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On World Day for Physical Activity, we’re highlighting Athlete Leaders and a coach who have taken on a variety of leadership roles to empower athletes to stay active year-round. Get to know them!
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