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We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.
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Special Olympics supports over 5 million athletes, unified partners, coaches and volunteers with over 30 Olympic-type sports.
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A peaceful campaign to end discrimination of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Novie Knows, a subseries of Inclusion Revolution Radio, serves as an unscripted platform for host Novie Craven to provide her perspective, as a Special Olympics athlete, on the topics of her choosing.
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Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029
From March 10 – 17 2029, athletes will unleash the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport in Switzerland.
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Competition schedule, athlete schedule, and results.
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Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027
From October 16 – 24 2027, Santiago will welcome thousands of athletes, families, and fans from around the globe to celebrate unity, inclusion, and the power of sport.
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Athletes
Unified Competition: I Learned It’s All About Skills, Fellowship and Understanding
By
Richard Wolf
, July 07, 2022
The oath that Special Olympics athletes recite at competitions large and small is brief and sincere: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
In the News
Exceptional Parent Magazine Features MyHealth, the Newest Special Olympics Health Resource
The following is an excerpt from the article titled Special Olympics Athletes Can Explore a World of Captivating Health Resources with MyHealth, written by Special Olympics Global Health Communications, and published by Exceptional Parent Magazine.
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Special Olympics Athletes, Ambassadors and Leadership Ring Nasdaq Closing Bell Ahead of Unified Cup
During the iconic closing bell ceremony, Kristina Ayanian gave a warm welcome to Special Olympics athletes, ambassadors and leaders who joined her on stage to celebrate the Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022 kicking off in Detroit, MI on 31 July.
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ESPN Talent Announced for 2022 Unified Cup Women’s and Men’s Championships
Viewers from across the United States can tune into ESPN3 for a live stream of these matches beginning at 2 PM ET, and the talent calling the championships represents the very best the Worldwide Leader in Sports has to offer.
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Where to Watch Unified Cup 2022 Finals and Hourlong Special
They will be streamed live on ESPN3 on Saturday 6 August starting at 2pm ET. Please see the list below for coverage in your area.
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90min Gives Readers a Primer on the Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022
The following is an excerpt from the article titled Special Olympics 2022 Unified Cup: How to Watch on TV, Schedule, Seams & More 90Minute Media.
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Unified Cup 2022’s First Day Concludes with Strong Competition and Celebration
Special Olympics USA defeated Special Olympics Egypt 3-1 in the opening match of the Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 today.
Press Releases
Starkey Serves as Exclusive Hearing Health Partner for the Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022
Starkey Cares and Special Olympics International partnership increases access to hearing health services worldwide for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Community Impact
Planting Seeds of Inclusion: Special Olympics Pakistan’s Story
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Brendan Scully
, August 18, 2022
Special Olympics Pakistan celebrates a new community partnership by participating in a tree plantation drive.
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Chinese Snowboarder Su Yiming Appointed as Ambassador for Special Olympics East Asia Su Yiming and His Team (Endeavor China) and Shanmeng Jointly Donated Artworks
Special Olympics East Asia (SOEA) held a press conference to officially announce the China Snowboarder Olympic Champion Su Yiming, as the new Regional Ambassador for SOEA.
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