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Athletes

UAE National Cycling Team Participates in 'Cycle Unified'

Unified athlete poses on his bicycle ahead of the starting line. Other cyclists are in the background.
Cyclists of all ages, abilities and fitness levels turned up at Yas Marina Circuit on October 28th for the latest edition of ‘Cycle Unified’ and rode alongside members of the UAE National Cycling Team.
Athletes

Trinidad & Tobago Beach Games 2018

A group of athletes playing bocce on the beach in Trinidad. An audience is forming and officials are conversing. A game of volleyball is being playing in the background.
Fun in the sun was had by all during the 2018 Trinidad & Tobago Beach Games held in Las Cuevas, Trinidad.
Athletes

Athlete Leadership Spotlight: Ken Melvin

Ken Melvin speaking in an interview.
Ken Melvin, a Special Olympics athlete from Russellville, Indiana, will participate in this year’s Global Athlete Congress as a member of the North America Athlete Input Council.
In the News

Special Olympics GB & WWE Team Up Against Bullying in Manchester

WWE Title belt at Old Trafford stadium
“People have bullied me for how I look or because of disabilities. But Play Unified is helping people come together and build confidence…”
In the News

Inclusive Health Can Prevent Diabetes and Save Lives

By Stephanie Corkett, November 08, 2018
Mallory Morris in workout clothes and a t-shirt that reads: Team Kansas Special Olympics, is holding a sign that reads Hashtag Inclusive Health
Mallory Morris is a twenty-four year old Special Olympics who competes in volleyball, basketball, softball, and track and field in her hometown of Manhattan, Kansas.
In the News

Stepping into the Ring for Inclusion in Cologne

WWE NXT Tryout participants and SO Deutschland athletes after unified workout standing in front of the ring holding a SO Deutschland banner.
WWE hosted a much-anticipated tryout for their NXT program, and our Special Olympics Deutschland athletes had the opportunity to participate right alongside them!
In the News

Dilek Sabancı, Honorary Chairwoman of Special Olympics Turkey, receives Let’s Talk About It Award

By Zeynep Görpe, November 08, 2018
Dilek Sabancı, Honorary Chairwoman of Special Olympics Turkey, with Special Olympics Turkey athletes at recent 2018 "Let's Talk" event where she received an award honouring her inspirational efforts to combat taboos and stigmas around women’s health. She is on stage with Natalia Vodianova, Europe Eurasia leadership, and Special Olympics athletes.
Dilek Sabancı, Honorary Chairwoman of Special Olympics Turkey, received an award honouring her inspirational efforts to combat taboos and stigmas around women’s health at the recent 2018 "Let's Talk" event in Antalya, Turkey.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athlete Shows Leadership as a Paralympics Coach

By Carolyn Phillips, November 12, 2018
Ephraim experiencing sitting in a wheel chair surrounded by para-olympians. An athlete on either side of him is holding a basketball.
Ephraim Mohlakane is demonstrating the true power of inclusion by stepping up as a leader outside of the Special Olympics community.
In the News

The Global Athlete Congress – Leaders for Inclusion

By Carolyn Phillips, November 12, 2018
A female athlete leader holds a microphone as she talks at an event. People in the background listen to her.
Special Olympics, in partnership with Kantar, conducted research on the role of attitudes in promoting inclusion in friendships, communities, health, education, and jobs.
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Leaders for Inclusion together in Santo Domingo will showcase to the world the power of Inclusive Leadership

More than 60 Athlete Leaders representing over 56 nations came together to take part in the 2018 Special Olympics Global Athlete Congress in Santo Domingo as part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations.
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