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The Mirror Image Project: Special Olympics Athletes Shine as Global Icons

WWE Superstar Bianca Belair and Special Olympics North Carolina Athlete Judy Nutter
The Mirror Image Project is a social media campaign by Special Olympics that invites Special Olympics athletes to recreate famous photos of Special Olympics Global Ambassadors or celebrity supporters.
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Special Olympics Athletes Make History on Formula 1 Racecar

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For the first time ever, Special Olympics athletes are featured on a Formula 1 racecar, part of the Visibility Drives Change initiative powered by TeamViewer, an official partner of Formula 1.
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Special Olympics and Topgolf’s Unified Fore Joy ProAm Fundraiser Returns for Second Year with Increased Support

[August 27, 2025] Special Olympics and modern golf entertainment leader Topgolf will play host to the largest inclusive golf tournament in the world during the Unified Fore Joy ProAm 1-7 September. Golf fans of all abilities will support and raise funds for Special Olympics programming at thirty participating Topgolf venues located in the United States.
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Message from an Athlete Leader: Never Stop Dreaming

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My name is Cristhian Alexander Sornoza Morillo. I come from the Manabí province in Ecuador, a very humble background, country people, who educated me, taught me many values, respect and responsibility, but above all, humility and love.
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High School State Champion Will Compete in 2026 USA Games

By RJ Nealon, September 04, 2025
A male athlete leaps over a hurdle on the track. He is wearing a blue track uniform.
Imagine lining up in front of 30,000 fans in Cessna Stadium to run a 15-second race. Most people who’ve grown up playing sports will never have the chance to experience anything like that.
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Special Olympics Puerto Rico Hosts Live Draw Ceremony for the Inaugural Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup

3x3 Special Olympics Unified Basketball World Cup San Juan 2025
[San Juan, Puerto Rico – 4 September 2025] With just 92 days to go before the first tip-off at Distrito T-Mobile for the inaugural Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup, Special Olympics Puerto Rico today hosted the official Draw Ceremony for the Cup.

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Special Olympics sports officials ensure adherence to the rules and safe competition, and are necessary to ensure the integrity of the sport.
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Hosting a Special Olympics International Event

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Special Olympics fosters a vibrant global community through year-round athletic events. While local competitions happen daily worldwide, our international calendar features major events including the World Games, World Winter Games, and the Unified Football World Cup. Building on this legacy, 2025 will mark the debut of the Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup and the Unified Volleyball World Cup. Discover the confirmed upcoming international events in the timeline below.
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Coaches teach the skills and spirit that define a true athlete. Coaches are role models and character-builders. Learn more about becoming a Special Olympics Coach.
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