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Latin America

Brazadas por la Inclusión Shows the Strength of the Human Spirit

Ultra Swimmer Joel Matos interviewed by press during the press conference for Brazadas por la Inclusión.
For the third time, ultra-swimmer Joel Matos will test his mental and physical strength in Brazadas por la Inclusión (Strokes for Inclusion), a swimming marathon fundraiser for Special Olympics Puerto Rico. This time, Brazadas por la Inclusión will visit seven beaches around the country and the general public will be able to support and participate in a virtual manner.
Athletes

Special Olympics Northern California Coach Aims to Make a Difference in all Aspects of Life

By RJ Nealon, March 19, 2021
Coach Nagle talking to his basketball players.
Coach Jack Nagle, a two-sport coach, was named a SONA outstanding coach. After three decades of coaching, he is lucky enough to watch athletes for an entire lifetime.
In the News

Timothy Shriver Is Getting Excited About the World Winter Games in Russia

Special Olympics Russia athlete Gleb Abdullin snowboarding.
In a recent Cheddar interview, Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Timothy Shriver expressed his excitement about the Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan 2022 to be held in Russia.
Community Impact

Timothy Shriver joins the Jake Asman Show to Talk All Things Special Olympics

Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Timothy Shriver standing in the snow in his skiing gear.
Special Olympics Board Chairman Timothy Shriver joins the Jake Asman Show to discuss Special Olympics athletes and the upcoming 2022 World Winter Games in Kazan.
Community Impact

As Schools Push to Reopen, Use These Free Resources to Promote an Inclusive Mindset

A student smiles and makes a heart shape with his hand, with the words "Welcome to Unified Classroom" on the graphic.
Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools offers free resources to help students and educators reenter the in-person school setting with an inclusive mindset.
Athletes

One Step Further: Living and Thriving with Cerebral Palsy

By RJ Nealon, March 25, 2021
A photo of young RJ playing in a pumpkin patch.
A first-person story about living with cerebral palsy. I was born on Nov. 18, 1993, but my story really didn’t start until I was six months old.
In the News

“They empowered me, and I empowered them” – Gerald Mballe on Live Like You Play podcast

Close-up of a young man smiling and wearing glasses next to an inspirational quote.
Gerald Mballe, long time Special Olympics Italy Unified Partner and now Advisor for Special Olympics Europe Eurasia, shares a powerful and moving conversation about his life and sport with David Eades on Sports for Humanity's podcast, Live Like You Play.
Community Impact

Inclusion Revolution Breakthrough Led by Special Olympics Morocco

By Cat Lanigan, May 03, 2021
One woman and two men, masked and dressed professionally, hold a banner with the Stavros Niarchos Foundation and Special Olympics logos on it.
The Play Unified: Learn Unified project in Morocco is driving inclusive education policy.
Press Releases

Kazan Marks 200-Day Countdown to Special Olympics World Winter Games 2022

200 Days to Go until the World Games in Kazan
Kazan, Russia, 6 July 2021 – To commemorate the 200-day countdown to Special Olympics World Winter Games 2022 (Kazan Games) and build excitement for the world’s largest sport and humanitarian event, the City of Kazan, Russia, erected a dynamic monument in the center of the city.
Athletes

5 Things You Should Know Before Serving on a Special Olympics Board

By Benjamin "Ben" Haack, August 03, 2021
Close up of Ben Haack, in a suit jacket, speaking into a microphone.
Ben Haack served for 9 years on the Board of his local Program, Special Olympics Australia. We asked him to share his advice for young Athlete Leaders in Africa Region wanting to do the same.
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