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Media Library

Remarks: 1987 World Games

Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Charge to the Athletes at the Opening Ceremonies of the International Summer Special Olympics Games. South Bend, Indiana, USA August 2, 1987
Media Library

Remarks: 1991 Games

For we are the peacemakers.
In the News

Special Olympics Recurring Segment on the Ben and Bilal Show on Canada Talks/SiriusXM

Tune-in to the Ben and Bilal Show on Canada Talks 167/SiriusXM every Wednesday at 5:30pm for the recurring Special Olympics segment to explore how the people, events and programs make the movement so powerfully inclusive. They will talk to Special Olympics athletes, celebrity Ambassadors and supporters, staff and more!
Athletes

Strong Minds for Strange Times

By Renee Dease, November 06, 2020
Abby Resnick competing in a swim competition.
Once the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Abby Resnick could no longer participate in competitions, coach floor hockey, and teach drum and tone for people with special needs. She started to look for new activities to do at home.
In the News

Special Olympics Athlete Leader becomes first person with Intellectual Disabilities to enroll in University in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Special Olympics Bosnia and Herzegovina athlete Njegoš Mihajlović on the podium of the 400m race at the Abu Dhabi World Games 2019
Njegoš Mihajlović, athlete leader and Special Olympics medallist has become the first person with intellectual disabilities to enrol in a University in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Community Impact

Mother and Son Coaching Pair Leave Lasting Legacy

Michael Fan (left) and his mother Angela Huang (right) sitting at a table during a presentation.
Special Olympics Chinese Taipei athlete Michael Fan inspired his mother Angela Huang to become an open water swimmer and coach.
Community Impact

360 Coaching with Cindy Schopper

By Cindy Schopper, November 17, 2020
Cindy Schopper holding a sign that reads: Special Olympics USA Bowling
I’ve been a Special Olympics North Dakota coach for 32 years. In that time, I’ve had the opportunity to coach athletes in snowshoe, cross-country skiing, bowling, basketball, volleyball, powerlifting, swimming, soccer (football) and athletics.
Press Releases

BWF and Special Olympics International Publish Global Development Strategy

Special Olympics Hungary athlete Gergo Karoly plays badminton at the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015.
Badminton World Federation (BWF) in collaboration with Special Olympics International (SOI) has published their Global Development Strategy to grow badminton and provide meaningful opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to be involved in all aspects of badminton.
In the News

CDC Quotes Special Olympics Chief Health Officer in Diabetes Resources for People with Disabilities

A Special Olympics athlete trains to be a Health Messenger, an athlete who serves as a health and wellness leader, educator, advocate and role models within their Special Olympics community.
Special Olympics Chief Health Officer, Dr. Alicia Bazzano, MD, PhD, MPH, explains why people with intellectual disabilities have a higher risk of diabetes than the general population and how Special Olympics is addressing that gap.
Press Releases

Coca-Cola Extends Partnership with Special Olympics Through 2023

Coca-Cola and Special Olympics logos together in white on a red background.
The Coca-Cola Company is extending its partnership with Special Olympics International through 2023, building on more than a half-century of collaboration dating back to the organization’s inception in 1968.
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