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In the News

BBC Sports Covers Delay of Special Olympics Great Britain National Games

Athlete giving a thumbs up at a games event.
COIVD-19 is one of the reasons the city of Liverpool will not be able to host the Great Britain National Games in 2021.
Community Impact

Inaugural Global Virtual Torch Run

Group of athletes on the street running with the Flame of Hope.
Join members of law enforcement on September 20th
Latin America

#CampeonesDeLaInclusión - Diana López

Diana López, Coordinadora de Atletas Líderes, Olimpiadas Especiales Guatemala.
Los #CampeonesDeLaInclusión contribuyen a un mundo más digno, justo e inclusivo para personas con discapacidad intelectual, celebrando la fortaleza que hay en un mundo en donde todos gocemos de los mismos derechos.
Community Impact

Special Olympics MENA Athlete Leaders Learn to Build Community Service Robots from Home!

Athletes on the left doing a project with text on the right.
The 2nd Special Olympics MENA Regional Athlete Leadership Input Council Meeting was held virtually and attended by 20 Athlete Leaders from 10 programs. During the virtual meeting, all Athlete Leaders participated in a Design Thinking and Recycling Workshop.
Community Impact

Fit-5 Cards Promote Health for Athletes with Limited Access to Online Connectivity in the Africa Region

Six images of young adults wearing masks and interacting with one another.
During a time social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Special Olympics has made a variety of online resources, such as virtual games, workouts and leadership opportunities, available to keep athletes healthy and engaged until in-person activities resume.
In the News

National Director of Special Olympics Senegal Pens Op-ED on Providing Resources to People with Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Rajah Sy on left with daughter Khadija, a Special Olympics Senegal athlete.
Special Olympics Senegal National Director Rajah Sy calls for a fully inclusive response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa.
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Special Olympics Chief Marketing Officer Highlights Pandora Collaboration on FUTRSPRT Podcast

Daniel Smrokowski sitting at a round table with his podcast equipment in front of him.
Special Olympics Chief Marketing, Development & Communications Officer Kelli Seely was recently a guest on the FUTRSPRT podcast to discuss the Special Olympics’ collaboration with Pandora called the Special Olympics Champions playlist. She also discussed keeping athletes fit and engaged during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Community Impact

Thank You for Building an Inclusive World

four separate images of athletes saying thank you.
All month, Special Olympics is celebrating Champions of Inclusion—leaders who are building a more just and joyful world for all! It’s the perfect time for our athlete leaders to send a message to our Global Ambassadors and Champion Ambassadors, who work tirelessly year-round to champion respect for people of all abilities. We appreciate you!
In the News

Athlete’s Perseverance Applauded in The Guardian Nigeria

Adedamola and his sister Princess on stage at the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015 welcome ceremony.
Adedamola Roberts, 5 times Special Olympics Gold medallist in swimming, shared his thoughts on having a sense of purpose, identify and value in The Guardian Nigeria.
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