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Community Impact

Coach’s Three-Decade-Long Involvement with Special Olympics Leads to Outstanding Coach Nomination

By RJ Nealon, December 20, 2022
A Special Olympics athlete stands next to her coach for a photo.
Getting started with the movement 30 years ago after fostering a young man with intellectual disabilities, she has been a certified coach since 2006, with swimming being her favorite sport.

Didier Drogba

Didier Drogba, Special Olympics Board of Directors Member
Legendary Professional Football (Soccer) Player
Inclusion Works

Sports Skills to Work Success: Michael's Story

Sports Skills to Work Success: Michael's Story
On the field, Michael is an accomplished Special Olympics athlete in several sports. Off it, he has been a valued Walmart employee for 21 years! His success is more proof that Inclusion Works! #ChooseToInclude and sign the Inclusion Pledge @WeChallengeYou.org.
Inclusion Works

Athlete Leadership Means to Me…

Athlete Leadership Means to Me…
For Special Olympics Nigeria athlete Stanley, leadership can motivate people with, and without, intellectual disabilities to play and work together—because Inclusion Works! Join our #InclusionRevolution—sign the Pledge!
Inclusion Works

Young Athletes Leading Way to Better Health Together: Fahsai's Story

Young Athletes Leading Way to Better Health Together: Fahsai's Story
From a young age, feeling included has helped Special Olympics athletes like Fahsai gain confidence, skills & better health through sports. They are demonstrating how we can all achieve more when we are ALL included. #ChooseToInclude and sign the Inclusion Pledge @WeChallengeYou.org.
Inclusion Works
Special Olympics United Arab Emirates has been showing everyone how sports brings people together—with and without intellectual disabilities. Join them in building an inclusive world where people of all abilities can shine! Sign the Pledge @WeChallengeYou.org/pledge.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information and Resources

A Coach’s Top Priority is Keeping Their Athletes Strong and Healthy

A Coach’s Top Priority is Keeping Their Athletes Strong and Healthy
Coach Kathy from South Carolina encourages everyone to protect themselves and others by getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and the Flu.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information and Resources

Family Support is Crucial for Inclusive Health

Family Support is Crucial for Inclusive Health
Jimmy, Special Olympics Colorado Athlete, and his father, David researched together and decided to protect their health by getting vaccinated again COVID-19 and the Flu.
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Be the Best Athlete You Can Be | Special Olympics | Turn the World Outward

Be the Best Athlete You Can Be | Special Olympics | Turn the World Outward
Video celebrating Special Olympics as the recipient of the 2022 “Turn the World Outward” award from Arbinger Institute.
In the News

Be Part of Something Big: Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Tickets Now on Sale

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Ticket sales have started for the largest inclusive sporting event in the world with the Special Olympics World Games taking place in Berlin, Germany from 17 to 25 June 2023.
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