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Athletes

Being the Best He can Be: Meet Omar

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Omar Al Shami proudly represented his country, the United Arab Emirates, at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, and achieved a gold medal in the swimming competition.
In the News

Special Olympics and the International Table Tennis Federation Foundation Sign MOU at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

Petra Sörling and Mary Davis shaking hands with one another.
Special Olympics and the International Table Tennis Federation Foundation (ITTF Foundation) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Saturday June 17 at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023, in an effort to better athletes all around the world through the sport of table tennis.
Athletes

Andrea & Cinta: A Unified Sports Journey Towards Gold!

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Berlin 2023 basketball champions Andrea Ballesta and Unified partner Cinta Gomis reflect on their Special Olympics World Games experience.
Athletes

New Members of Regional Athlete Leadership Council Elected

Special Olympics Estonia’s athlete Inge Maiberg smiles
Six individuals to represent Special Olympics Europe Eurasia athletes from 2024 to 2027
Athletes

More Than A Game: How Football Transformed Rubén’s Life

Special Olympics Madrid football player Rubén Reales smiles while shaking hands with another man
The Special Olympics Madrid athlete shares how sport—and the support of a dedicated coach—helped him overcome personal challenges, dramatically improving his health, well-being and relationship.
Community Impact

Promoting Friendship and Understanding: The Story of Loau, a Peer Partner

A boy falls over a football on an outdoor field while 5 boys run towards him, 2 from his team and 3 from the other team. Everyone wears Special Olympics jerseys. There are palm trees lining the field.
During the pandemic, Special Olympics Chile coordinated with Chile's National Ministry of Education to create a virtual physical education curriculum for students of all abilities.
In the News

Shahd and Abdelrahman Named to Global Youth Leadership Council

Shahd and Abdelrahman, newly appointed as members of the Global Youth Leadership Council.
Shahd and Abdelrahman have been appointed to the Global Youth Leadership Council. This is a testament to their unwavering dedication to inclusion and their tireless efforts to foster a sense of community and belonging for all.
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From Gymnastics to the Big Screen

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Magnus first stepped into a gymnastics class at just six years old.
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Be Bold, Dream Big

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Jocelyn is a leader whose presence brightens the bowling alley.
Games and Competitions

World Games Berlin 2023

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Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 was held in Berlin, Germany. The Games were held 17 – 25 June 2023 and were composed of 24 summer sports.
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