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In the News

4,000 Special Olympics South Africa Athletes Receive Internship Opportunities

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The goal is to address the challenge of unemployment in South Africa through grant funding and forming relationships with public, private, and civil society organizations on projects that will significantly contribute to job creation.
Tributes

A Letter from Ossie Kilkenny

She challenges us every day to open the door to those who cannot themselves find the path to celebrate their abilities.
Tributes

A Letter from President Bill Clinton

It has given countless individuals with intellectual disabilities a chance to shine, and their success has inspired a fundamental change in our society's attitudes.
Europe Eurasia Stories

From an “Invisible” Population, a Beacon of Inspiration for Leaders

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UNICEF and Special Olympics have been working together since 2007 to protect and uphold the rights of children with disabilities, as well as change perceptions and challenge negative attitudes. At a recent Special Olympics Leadership Academy in Baku, Azerbaijan, UNICEF representative Edward Carwardine was invited to speak about the global partnership, which has been renewed for a further five years.
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Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 Ends in Victory for Libya and Defending Champions Guatemala

By Karini Viranna , July 11, 2026
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The tournament culminated on Saturday with Division 1 finals at Charléty Stadium, where Special Olympics Libya captured the men’s title and Special Olympics Guatemala successfully defended its women’s crown.
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European Union Pledges €6m to Support Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria

The European Union has pledged significant financial support to the upcoming Special Olympics World Winter Games, which begin in Austria on 14th March. Through the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme, funds totalling €6 million have been granted to Special Olympics, and the Games Organising Committee in Austria, to ensure the success and ongoing positive legacy impact of the event.
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Special Olympics is a global organization that serves athletes with intellectual disabilities working with hundreds of thousands of volunteers and coaches each year. Since the establishment of Special Olympics in 1968, the number of people with and without intellectual disabilities who are involved with the organization has been growing, but the unmet need to reach more people with intellectual disabilities is staggering.
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Special Olympics is a global organization that serves athletes with intellectual disabilities working with hundreds of thousands of volunteers and coaches each year. Since the establishment of Special Olympics in 1968, the number of people with and without intellectual disabilities who are involved with the organization has been growing, but the unmet need to reach more people with intellectual disabilities is staggering.
In the News

Resurgence Of ‘R-Word’ Alarms Disability Advocates

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The following is an excerpt detailing Special Olympics’ work to stop the use of the R-Word and the rise in the use of the term in recent times.

Piet Steel

Piet Steel, Special Olympics Board of Directors
Former Chairman of Europe Asia Center; Former Chairman of the Board at Special Olympics Belgium
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