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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

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.
In the News

Celebrity Match at Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022

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The Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022 Celebrity Match kicked off before the women’s and men’s Division 1 Finals today at Keyworth Stadium in Detroit, Michigan.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Unified Cup Trophy Awarded Following Championship and Celebrity Football Matches

Group of men standing together.
Global event from July 31– August 6 celebrated the joy of sport and the power of inclusion
Community Impact

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

By Brendan Scully, August 10, 2022
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A strong partnership with the Greek government ensures that Special Olympics programming will be active in schools all across the country.
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.
Athletes

Beth Meyer Finds Joy in Achieving Long-Time Dream of Competing at USA Games

By RJ Nealon, August 27, 2022
A Special Olympics athlete stands outside her group home with all of her medals and ribbons on display.
It was a full-circle moment for Beth Meyer. The swimmer has competed for Special Olympics Ohio since 1990 but had never participated in the USA Games, the organization’s biggest domestic competition. But 2022 happened to be her year.

Tania Wright Experiences USA Games for First Time, a Year After Joining Special Olympics

By RJ Nealon, August 20, 2022
A Special Olympics athlete competes in deadlift.
It was fast success for Special Olympics Colorado athlete Tania Wright. With just a year of experience in powerlifting, Wright was selected to represent her state at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Florida. “It was amazing,” Wright says. “It was a lot of fun. Hot and humid, of course, but it was really cool.”
In the News

Where to Watch ESPNs Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 Hourlong Special

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ESPN's 60-minute special showcasing the best action, moments and stories from the Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 is now available to watch on demand.
Press Releases

Special Olympics and Microsoft Level Up for 2022 Gaming for Inclusion

Three young adults standing behind a Microsoft sign.
Second Annual Esports Experience Will Include Immersive Leadership Training for Three Special Olympics Athletes to Become Shoutcasters for the Broadcast
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