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In the News

Engel & Völkers Renews Partnership with Special Olympics International

Five people holding a large check.
After celebrating more than $1 million in funds raised, the luxury real estate brand increases sponsorship commitment
Athletes

Connecting Through Special Olympics: My Interview with the National Director of Special Olympics Russia

By Josh Cohen, December 07, 2020
The Russian delegation at the Opening Ceremonies of the World Games in Abu Dhabi 2019.
A couple of months ago, I had the opportunity to interview a Special Olympics Japan employee about the pandemic, the differences between our cultures, and our experiences with Special Olympics. I loved the opportunity of doing this and wanted to do it again.
Athletes

Geraldo Silva: “El Deporte Es Como la Vida Misma”

By Leilani Gonzalez, August 17, 2017
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He was born with hemiplegia, learn why he says sports have, "been important and vital for my development as a functional human being."
Athletes

Union and Resilience in Mexico after 2017 Earthquake

By Leilani Gonzalez, October 31, 2017
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Learn how members of Special Olympics Mexico continued working together to support the country and continue with their lives.
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Young Athletes at Home Lesson

Young Athletes at Home Lesson
Join Coach Greg, from Special Olympics New Jersey, for a Young Athletes play session that the entire family can enjoy. Feel free to follow along with the video straight through or stop and practice the activities at your own pace.
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Special Olympics Montenegro Takes the Pledge to Include

Special Olympics Montenegro Takes the Pledge to Include
Special Olympics Montenegro hosted a Pledge to Include event on Spread the Word’s Global Day of Activation. For ideas on hosting a pledge event in your community visit our Spread the Word resources page.

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In every corner of the earth, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. These news stories come from all around the world.
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National TV Morning Shows Spreading the Word

National TV Morning Shows Spreading the Word
Watch Robin Roberts on ABC's Good Morning America, Kathie Lee and Hoda on NBC's Today show and weatherman Lonnie Quinn all promote our Spread the Word to End the Word campaign on the morning of 3.3.10.
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USAID-Supported Youth Leaders in Serbia Invite Hometown Unified Sports Heroes to Recruit New Players

By Martha Jo Braycich, October 03, 2017
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In Cacak, Serbia the inclusive youth activation committee (YAC) invited hometown heroes who had won the recent Special Olympics European Unified Volleyball tournament in Poland to participate in a come-and-try Unified Volleyball session at a local sports hall. “We thought that the experienced Unified players could inspire current and new Unified Volleyball players to join Special Olympics,” said Nikola Jovicic, (19) one of the four YAC members. “On the volleyball court playing together as equals is where we learn to respect each other," he said. Approximately 50 youth from the local special and mainstream school took part in the event. The YAC, comprised of four youth with and without intellectual disabilities, is one of 10 established in 10 cities in Serbia in a two-year USAID-supported project that aims to foster understanding and inclusion among youth. Using inclusive sports as a platform, youth are given opportunities to learn about and participate in leadership and advocacy.
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