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The Joy of Athletes Is Priceless to Swaziland National Director

By Babazile Langa, June 13, 2017
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Babazile Langa oversaw Swaziland's win of the annual President’s Award for outstanding work among the Africa Region’s 21 programs.
Community Impact

Volunteering With Special Olympics Swaziland Changed Me

By Ntombi Nkambule, February 17, 2017
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Ntombi Nkambule was inspired to get involved with Special Olympics to help improve understanding and acceptance among communities.
Athletes

The Special Bond Behind Erika Kalin's Incredible Performance

By Nance Larsen, March 21, 2017
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Erika Kalin listens for one voice when she competes—her training guide Reinhart Shultz. Read about their incredible connection.
Athletes

Doctor's Discovery Helped Athlete Avoid Ear Damage

By Bjoern Koehler, July 25, 2017
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An athlete from Belgium avoided potential catastrophic damage to his hearing thanks to the Healthy Athletes screening program.
In the News

Special Olympics Leadership Academy Visited MENA Region

By Noah Gaballah, October 02, 2017
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Representatives from Bahrain, Jordan, Tunisia, Lebanon, Mauritania, Algeria, Morocco, Egypt & Oman brought energy to the Academy.

Katy Wilson

By Special Olympics Staff, July 10, 2017
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Katy Wilson, 35, has won gold in gymnastics, and served as a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger. She has traveled the globe to share the message and spirit of Special Olympics and tell everyone that people with Down syndrome can do anything—given high expectations and respect.
In the News

Newly elected inclusive committee 'hits the ground running'

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In December 2016 the newly elected regional inclusive Youth Activation Committee met for the first time in Frankfurt, Germany to discuss how to develop youth engagement in their own programs and throughout Europe-Eurasia.
Community Impact

A New Milestone for Special Olympics in Greece

By Ecem Acar, July 25, 2017
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Special Olympics Hellas in Greece is celebrating a fantastic accomplishment!
Athletes

Giorgos Papadopoulos Transformed a Fear Into a Passion

By Ecem Acar, November 03, 2017
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At 40, the Greek athlete has become a very successful Special Olympics swimmer. Learn why that might have been unlikely.
Athletes

Special Olympics South Africa Partnered With TOMS

By Nomthandazo Dladla, April 20, 2018
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All nine provinces took a quantity of TOMS shoes for their athletes.
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