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In the News

Guatemala and Jamaica take home Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022 Trophies

Unified Cup 2022 Highlights
A celebrity 7-aside match and live streaming by ESPN all added to the excitement leading up the women’s and men’s Division 1 final matches.
In the News

CBS Sports Radio Interviews Special Olympics Chief Health Officer about the Benefits of Sports for All

A gym full of young children sitting on the floor.
CBS Sports Radio host, JR Jackson spoke to Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Special Olympics Chief Health Officer about the benefits of sports, fitness and movement for people of all ages and abilities.
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2022 USA Games Reflection

By Renee Manfredi, August 11, 2022
A large screen shows the Special Olympics USA Games logo.
After more than two long years of separation due to Covid-19, what better place to be able to bring over 5500 athletes together for in-person competition but the Happiest Place on Earth – Disney World!! I’m not even sure I can describe this week, but I will do my best.
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My USA Games Experience

By Daniel "Dan" Smrokowski , August 11, 2022
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My time at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games was a magical and impactful experience. My role as a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger (SSIGM) was as an honored guest. During my time at USA Games in Orlando, Florida, I had an audible part in the Opening Ceremony, co-led an introduction to Unified Leadership training, and had fun at Disney’s Animal and Magic Kingdoms, just to name a few of my most memorable USA Games moments.
Community Impact

Using Government Partnerships to Achieve Inclusion: Special Olympics Hellas’s Story

By Brendan Scully, August 10, 2022
Group of students holding signs on a school basketball court.
A strong partnership with the Greek government ensures that Special Olympics programming will be active in schools all across the country.
Community Impact

Celebrating Inclusion in the Community: Special Olympics El Salvador’s Story 

By Brendan Scully, August 10, 2022
Group of men playing basketball.
Special Olympics El Salvador spreads awareness through inclusion-themed festivals that are open to the public.
Community Impact

Developing Changemakers for Inclusion: Special Olympics Thailand’s Story

By Brendan Scully, August 09, 2022
Man and young boy gardening.
Special Olympics Thailand partners with Youth Leaders from a local university to create learning tools for students with intellectual disabilities.
Community Impact

A Refugee Camp Paves the Way for Inclusion: Special Olympics Tanzania’s Story

By Brendan Scully, August 08, 2022
A group of people standing outside with Play Unified Learn Unified signage displaying sports equipment.
Members of a refugee camp share how Unified Schools have benefited the lives of people of all abilities in their community.

Emily Klinger

Emily Klinger, Vice President Organizational Excellence, Special Olympics
Chief, Leadership & Organizational Development
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