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Athletes

My Sister, My Best Friend

Aloysia, a young woman wearing glasses , a purple blazer, gray shirt, and big smile standing in front of a garden wall.
We have so much to learn from one another. My sister Anastasia has Down Syndrome. When she was born, I remember my parents telling me that I have a special sister and that it was my duty to love and care for her.

Gifts that Give Back

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There are many ways you can support Special Olympics’ mission to create a more inclusive world. Explore fun and easy ways to give back to Special Olympics through your purchases and activities below. Thank you for supporting our work to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities.
Blog

Athletes and Youth Leaders Reflect on White House Visit

Three Special Olympics athletes stand in front of a vibrant Christmas tree.
Of all the celebrations that take place during the holidays, there is one that will forever stand out to the Special Olympics athletes, youth leaders, supporters and staff who attended.
Athletes

George Fitzgerald's Journey From Athlete to Coach

By Caroline O'Mahony, December 19, 2017
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George Fitzgerald is no stranger to competition. Read about his path from award winning athlete to coach and official.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Unified Volleyball Takes Serbia by Storm

By Aoife O'Grady, June 19, 2018
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Eleven teams comprising 110 athletes descended on Serbia for the Special Olympics European Unified Volleyball Tournament.
Athletes

Olympic Torch Bearer and Special Olympics athlete Fanélie Croizat Champions Teamwork Ahead of Turin 2025

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Special Olympics France cross-country skier values joy, friendship and personal growth over podium finishes.
Health Disciplines

Fit Feet (Podiatry) 

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A discipline of Healthy Athletes, Fit Feet is a podiatric screening for Special Olympics athletes and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) that focuses on athletes’ ankle & foot health, lower extremity biomechanics, as well as footwear fit and condition. Many Special Olympics athletes are wearing the wrong size or type of shoes while competing, which can contribute to or worsen the presence of foot and ankle pain and dysfunction. Together, these issues can negatively impact an athletes’ navigation of everyday life and sport performance. During Fit Feet screenings, volunteer foot care specialists & students work with athletes to identify areas of concern. Using the results of the screening, volunteers provide athletes, coaches, families, and caregivers education on proper foot care and health to maximize the athlete’s ability to step lively onto the playing field of everyday life.

For further information or general inquiries related to this discipline, please contact us at fitfeet@specialolympics.org. SO Program staff and established Clinical Directors are encouraged to submit their questions through our online form available here.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Floorball Competitions to Start in Kazan

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All-Russian Special Olympics floorball and unified floorball competitions will take place in Kazan on May, 3 – 7 2021. The tournament will unite over 130 athletes with intellectual disabilities from 9 Russian regions.
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Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Partners With Story10 To Increase International Exposure And Awareness of the Special Olympics World Games

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14 June 2023 Special Olympics Europe Eurasia (SOEE), a regional office of Special Olympics, Inc. (SOI) has partnered with Story10, the global sports video production and distribution agency, to increase the international exposure and awareness of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 (World Games) through its global distribution network.
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Middle East/North Africa

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Special Olympics Middle East/North Africa (SO MENA) resources can be found below. More content is coming soon! For specific queries, please reach the team here.
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