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Athletes

Egypt’s President hires the Special Olympics Athlete Dina Galal

By Noha Gaballah, August 12, 2016
Dina Galal being embraced and kissed on the top of the head by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. President President Abdel Fattah El Sisi is seated at a dinner table wearing a blue suite, white shirt and blue tie. Also pictured is a seated man (to the left) smiling and wearing a black suite, white shirt and red tie with a gold pin on his left lapel.
The president of Egypt has embraced the challenge of involving people with different abilities in the community by hiring an athlete with intellectual disabilities.
In the News

Special Olympics, the National Head Start Association, and 350 Children Sign Substantial Memorandum of Understanding

Dr. Timothy P. Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics, on the right side and Thomas J. Sheridan, Senior Director of Government Affairs of the National Head Start Association, on the left side sign the large Memorandum of Understanding along with numerous young athletes.
Dr. Timothy P. Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics, and Thomas J. Sheridan, Sr. Dir. of Government Affairs of the National Head Start Association sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
Community Impact

Inclusive Fitness Benefits Everyone

Two SO Fit coaches in red shirts and black athletic bottoms, standing above athletes that are laying on the floor that are performing chest presses with light weights.
It is well documented that people with intellectual disabilities are less active than the general population.
Community Impact

Choosing a Fit Life: Every Day Counts

By Stephanie Corkett, September 19, 2018
Chicago Cubs Pitcher, Kyle Hendricks, stands with athletes and two Celebrity Sweat celebrities after participating in Yoga. Athletes are in shorts and a red shirt that reads Keep Calm and Live Unified and some of the athletes have medals around their necks. Kyle in all blue and white tights has a medal around his neck.
SO athlete Daniel Smrokowski, Chicago Cubs Kyle Hendricks and his wife Emma Hendricks shared their motivations and daily routines.
Athletes

Athlete lead fitness initiative helps Team Texas get ready for competition!

By Sally Cohen, September 19, 2018
Special Olympics Athletes, Hillary Kern in a pink Special Olympics hoodie smiling for a picture. Behind her are two Special Olympics Healthy Athletes posters hung on a tan wall.
The following submission comes from Special Olympics New Hampshire athlete Parker Thornton.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Youth Innovation Grant Winners Announced

By Carolyn Phillips, September 18, 2018
More than 100 youth leaders with and without intellectual disabilities are the inaugural recipients of Special Olympics Youth Innovation grants.
In the News

“Born This Way” is a Win for Inclusion at the 2018 Emmy Awards

One individual hugging another
The cast of A&E’s reality series “Born This Way” is breaking barriers as one of the most inclusive shows on television.
In the News

The Unified Football match: Incheon United FC VS Suwon Samsung Bluewings

The Unified football match in collaboration with Incheon United FC and Suwon Samsung Bluewings took place on July 18th in Korea. A group of unified players stand in a row on the field with the bleacher behind them.
The Unified football match in collaboration with Incheon United Football Club and Suwon Samsung Bluewings took place on July 18th.
Community Impact

Special Olympics 50th Anniversary Celebration: FWD and Special Olympics Hong Kong announce 3-year partnership

FWD group representatives and Special Olympics Hong Kong representatives pose around a large gold colored medallion in front of a back drop sponsored by FWD and Special Olympics Hong Kong that reads: FWD X Special Olympics Hong Kong Partnership Kick-off Ceremony
FWD Group (“FWD”) and Special Olympics Hong Kong (SOHK) join hands for a long-term partnership to support young people with intellectual disabilities.
Community Impact

Health focus: Learning about sexual health & dating at the Special Olympics Netherlands National Games

Two young men, Jeroen Cauven and Jamel El Aouni sit across from one another at a table discussing dating tips at the First Aid for Dating station that was additionally offered at the Healthy Athletes venue during the Special Olympics Netherlands National Games. A young female listens in and three individuals sit int he background having a separate conversation.
During the Special Olympics (SO) Netherlands National Games, athletes had the opportunity to learn more about sexual health and dating.
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