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Special Olympics Mongolia Law Enforcement Torch Run

Runners in yellow reflective vests run besides law enforcement officers down a road in a rural setting.
To celebrate the 50 year anniversary of Special Olympics, Special Olympics Mongolia held the first Law Enforcement Torch Run on June 30, 2018.
Athletes

Special Olympics Mongolia Young Athlete Training Workshop

Young athlete from Special Olympics Mongolia is developing his athletic skill during Young Athlete Training workshop. He is sitting on the carpet with his legs bent in front of him holding a multi-colored polka-dot ball preparing to toss it through an orange hoop mounted on a yellow cone. There are more young athletes in the background.
From June 5 to 6, 2018, Special Olympics Mongolia organized its Young Athlete Training Workshop in Ulaanbaatar with over 60 coaches, teachers, and parents.
In the News

Lotte World Tower: The Light Up For Inclusion

Singer Bada in an off white dress and a group of four supports (one female and three male) dressed in all black on stage in front of a light up sign that reads "Light up for Inclusion."
The ceremony for the ‘Light Up For Inclusion’ was held at the Jamsil Lotte World Tower, the tallest building in Korea , on 21st July.
In the News

'Engage the youth and you engage the world'—athlete leaders are paving a way forward for Special Olympics

By Bavo Delbaere , September 26, 2018
(L-R): Ben Haack, Lucy Meyer and Ian Harper: Athlete leaders will make up a key part of the Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Forum. They function as spokespersons between the Special Olympic athletes and the outside world.
During the Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Forum in Baku an important role will be played by the athlete leaders of the movement.
In the News

Museum Fans Get an Extra 'Special' Visit

Ricardo Thornton and wife, Donna, at the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., with Special Olympics Virginia athlete Gavin Brodie. All three are standing in front of Ricardo's display with their hands up in celebration.
Special Olympics athlete Ricardo Thornton stopped by the National Museum of American History exhibit that features his own medal and jersey.
In the News

Lighting the flame of inclusive attitudes—the core commitment on day one of the Global Youth Leadership Forum

By Bavo Delbaere , September 26, 2018
Special Olympics Chairman Dr Timothy Shriver (L) and the honorable Azad Rahimov, Minister of Youth and Sport of Azrbaijian together with Special Olympics athletes from Azerbaijan light the flame.
"We are here not because we haven’t made progress, but because we haven’t made enough."
Community Impact

James Pierce Regains His Smile

James Pierce before and after emergency dental care.
James Pierce, a 42 year old Special Olympics athlete from Kentucky with Down syndrome, was recently referred to the Henry Hood medical center for care.
Community Impact

Sibling Engagement Empowering the Inclusion Revolution

Group of Special Olympics family, friends, unified athletes, and athletes standing in a semi circle and looking up for a photo. Everyone is wearing a red short sleeve Special Olympics t-shirt.
Participants at the Special Olympics Africa Sibling and Family Workshop speak about the important role siblings play.
In the News

Free Fitness Prosthetic Leg for Special Olympics Amputee Tennis Player from St. Kitts and Nevis

Dionte Foster sitting in a char on the right getting fitted with his athletic prosthetic.
The Special Olympics Tennis gold medalist Dionte Foster, from St. Kitts and Nevis tried out his new prosthetic leg for the first time in Louisville, Kentucky.
Community Impact

Football Leaders Gather in Antwerp for 2016 SOEE Football Conference

Kris van der Haegen standing in front of the audience presenting to an audience. A projector on the screen behind him reads: European Football Conference; Antwerp, Belgium; 11-12 march 2016
The 2016 Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Football Coordinators’ Meeting took place in Antwerp March 11-12.
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