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Community Impact

South Africa Gains Healthy Communities Status

By Nomthandazo Dladla, February 27, 2017
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The Special Olympics chapter was recognized for its health program for people with intellectual disabilities throughout the country.
Athletes

Israeli Swimmers Stood Out at 2017 Open Water Event

By Judy Ziv, May 08, 2017
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Eight swimmers from Special Olympics Israel took part in an Open Water event in Achziv at the northern part of the country on May 6.
In the News

Swimmers Competed in Open Water Maccabia Games Event

By Reuven Astrachan, July 17, 2017
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Every 4 years, Israel hosts the Maccabia Games, which are called the “Jewish Olympics." Jews from about 80 countries come to compete.
Athletes

Sebastian Joynes Found Acceptance at Special Olympics

By Special Olympics Staff, July 10, 2017
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His mother knew getting active was crucial for him, but they had trouble finding the right fit—until they found Special Olympics.

Play Unified 101 for Volleyball Coaches

By Tobias Staebler, September 11, 2017
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The Special Olympics European Unified Volleyball Tournament in Katowice, Poland also hosted a Unified Volleyball Coach Workshop.
Athletes

Brittany Tagliareni Defines What It Means to be Relentless

By Special Olympics Staff, July 10, 2017
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She started at 16 years old, now 27, she has discovered that focusing on her game also helps with her sensory and visual issues.
Programs

Fanning the Flame of Hope across Europe

By Fiona Hynes, July 17, 2017
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Growing the Torch Run across Europe was the big focus at a recent Special Olympics and Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) gathering.
In the News

UNICEF and Special Olympics in Kosovo Joined Forces

By Martha Jo Braycich, December 19, 2017
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The December 2017 meeting brought together UNICEF officials, Special Olympics Kosovo staff, teachers, families, coaches and children.
Community Impact

Law Enforcement Officer Wins Jefferson Award

By Leigh Lowery, March 29, 2018
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Sgt. Marcus Rhodes was recognized for his dedication to the Torch Run for Special Olympics and his local area program.
Athletes

South Carolina Hosted 2017 Special Olympics North America Tennis Championship

By Tara Baker, November 06, 2017
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Over 120 athletes plus 36 Unified Partners representing 10 states competed on beautiful Hilton Head Island.
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