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Community Impact

Special Olympics Switzerland Teams at FIBA Open 2017

By Irene Nanculaf, July 03, 2017
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The biggest grassroots basketball event in Switzerland, FIBA Open 2017, took over courts in Mies in June.
Community Impact

Fans Bring Chants, Clangs and Gongs for Special Olympics Athletes

By Jill Hammergren, March 29, 2017
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Attendees at the World Winter Games heard a different kind of music resounding across those Austrian Alps.
Athletes

Albania’s President Joined Special Olympics on Momentous Day

By Martha Jo Braycich, April 11, 2018
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President H.E. Ilir Meta helped celebrate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on April 6, 2018 in Tirana.
Athletes

Gold Medal Snowboarder Andre Berg Takes Life in Stride

By Nance Larsen, March 22, 2017
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Andre Berg won gold in Snowboarding Super G 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games. Learn how an accident spurred him to compete.
Community Impact

Pam Langille Named an International Global Messenger

By Special Olympics Staff, July 10, 2017
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Pam has been chosen as one of 12 Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers, serving as a spokesperson for Special Olympics.
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.
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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.
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