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Radisson Hotels Americas Announces Partnership with Special Olympics International to Support its Mission of Inclusion

Three male athletes celebrating with medals around their necks.
Radisson Hotel Group Americas partners with Special Olympics in North And South America to empower athletes to be their best on and off the field.
Athletes

Special Olympics and X Games Athlete Henry Meece Feels at Home on the Mountain

By RJ Nealon, February 24, 2022
A Special Olympics athlete fist bumps his Unified snowboarding partner.
Henry Meece is among the 10 athletes competing in snowboarding but isn’t new to the competition.
In the News

Opportunity Created for South African Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities

Two people display their certifications
South Africans with intellectual disabilities face challenges many of their counterparts in other nations do not.
Community Impact

Student-Athletes Make Impact on Campus Beyond SUNY New Paltz Athletics

By RJ Nealon, March 10, 2022
4 individuals appear on a Zoom window.
When Olivia Ingalsbe arrived at SUNY New Paltz to play for the women’s soccer team, the foundation of Special Olympics was already cemented on campus.
In the News

Special Olympics Teams Up with Smartsheet for Efficient Global Work Flows

A group of Special Olympics athletes work around a table with laptops, phones, coffee, and notebooks.
Special Olympics teams with Smartsheet for efficient global work flows.
Athletes

From Fear of Sports to Health Through Sports: Fahsai’s Story

Young girl and older man giving a peace sign with their fingers.
When Fahsai Saejang was born, her diagnosis—Down Syndrome and a hole in her heart—came as a shock.
Athletes

More than an IRONMAN

More than an IRONMAN
In a new documentary, Chris Nikic takes you behind the scenes to see how he balances training, community and his personal life.
In the News

Washington Post Profiles Three Special Olympics Athletes with Down Syndrome

Chris Nikic wears swim cap and goggles while smiling in open water.
The following is an excerpt by The Washington Post from the article titled, For World Down Syndrome Day, meet 3 young people who dream big and achieve.
Athletes

Isaac’s Story: Athlete Advocate for the WHO QualityRights Initiative in Ghana

Isaac Quansah Otchere standing next to the keepers net on the pitch.
For many years, there have been human-rights violations—plus inadequate care and support—that deeply affected the lives of people with intellectual disabilities in Ghana.
Athletes

Special Olympics Colorado Athlete Tania Wright Selected for USA Games in First Year Competing

By RJ Nealon, March 31, 2022
A Special Olympics athlete practices powerlifting.
Tania Wright was looking for activities to do with her best friend, Kimberly Henry, when she stumbled upon Special Olympics.
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