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Athletes

Athlete or Artist? Dea Çaushi Can Do It All

Special Olympics Albania Dea Caushi with her mother
Albania’s multi-talent does not need to choose between scoring three-pointers and playing Vivaldi. She embraces and excels in both equally.
In the News

Special Olympics France’s Fanélie Croizat Carries Olympic Torch for Paris 2024

Woman holding long, golden, oval-shaped torch with people gatered behind her
Earlier this year as France ramped up to host the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Fanélie was asked to carry the Olympic Torch in the city of Lyon, France near her hometown of Saint-Chamond.
Athletes

Lorraine Whelan, The Irish Powerhouse Skier

By Karini Viranna , March 21, 2025
A woman skis during an alpine skiing competition. She wears a bright green ski jacket.
“Being able to ski a really tough course, that’s been my highlight. And now I’ve done it,” shares Team Ireland’s treasured alpine skier, Lorraine Whelan, waving her ski poles in the air as she dances with the crowd in Sestriere.
Community Impact

Unity at the First-Ever Special Olympics Caribbean Sports Ministers Forum

Two female runners running.
On 6 October 2021, Special Olympics convened its first-ever Special Olympics Caribbean Sports Ministers Forum.
In the News

Gerald Mballe Becomes First-Ever Advisor for Unified with Refugees Programme

VIDEO from Unified with Refugees in Turin, Italy
Special Olympics Europe Eurasia is excited to announce that Special Olympics Italia Unified Partner, Gerald Mballe will join the regional team as the movement’s first-ever Advisor on the Special Olympics Unified with Refugees programme.
Community Impact

This Is Special Olympics

By David S. Evangelista, December 18, 2024
Snowboarder in action
From the World Winter Games Turin 2025 to promoting inclusive health, education and sports, the message of Special Olympics athletes highlights limitless opportunities for the New Year.
Community Impact

Brandon Fitzgerald: Committed to the Principle, "We Are Stronger Together"

Brandon Fitzgerald, Chief Legal Officer
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of the Special Olympics Board of Directors, Brandon Fitzgerald has been championing fairness and equality his whole life.
In the News

Fostering Inclusion: Launch of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools

The Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® (UCS) launch ceremony was graced by esteemed dignitaries.
The launch of the Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® (UCS) Project in South Africa marked a historic moment in the nation's journey towards fostering inclusivity and acceptance.
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My Sister, My Inspiration

Sisters hanging out.
Growing up, Purity's sister struggled to understand what having a sibling with an intellectual disability would mean for their family. Over time, her perspective changed completely.
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Special Olympics Child and Family Health

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A holistic approach to Early Childhood Development
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