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Athletes

From Watching in the Corner to Competing at Special Olympics World Games: Alla Makarova Makes an Impact in Berlin

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Alla Makarova is an Special Olympics Uzbekistan athlete who had a unique way of entering her field of sport.
Athletes

Head-to-Head in Judo

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“It feels wonderful!” That’s what Mostafa Abdelmaguid from Special Olympics Egypt had to say about participating in his first World Games.
Athletes

A Life Pace

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Special Olympics Athlete Kamogelo Moncho, 28, South Africa, is bringing home a gold medal in the men's 5000m and a bronze medal in the 1500m but it is the sport itself that brings him the most pride.
Athletes

Guatemalan Soccer Star Leads Special Olympics Guatemala Futsal Team to Gold in Berlin

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Renowned Guatemalan national team member and international soccer player, Maria Fernanda Rossell, is making an impact on and off the pitch as a coach at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
Community Impact

accessiBe joins World Games Berlin 2023

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accessiBe delegation members attend their first Special Olympics World Games as volunteers.
Community Impact

Record Number of Africa Ministers at Games

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A record number of government ministries from Africa Region were represented at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany.
In the News

Drew McIntyre Returns: Inclusion Revolution Radio live from Berlin World Games

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In this week’s episode, they spoke with Special Olympics Global Ambassador and professional wrestler, Drew McIntyre, live from Berlin!
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accessiBe Chronicles Their Time at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

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The following is an excerpt from the blog titled, “Why we loved every minute of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023” from accessiBe:
In the News

TUNE IN! Special Olympics Florida on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumble

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A segment featuring the Special Olympics Florida triathlon training team will premiere on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumble—on TUESDAY, JULY 18 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT).
Press Releases

F1 driver Zhou Guanyu becomes Special Olympics Global Ambassador

Zhou Guanyu, Special Olympics Global Ambassador and Formula 1 Driver (Alfa Romeo F1 Team)
Washington, D.C. 14 July 2023 – F1 racing driver Zhou Guanyu has pledged his support to creating more sporting opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) by becoming a Global Ambassador for Special Olympics. Born in Shanghai, China, but based in Great Britain, 24-year-old Guanyu is the first driver from China to become a Grand Prix starter after making his debut for Alfa Romeo in 2022, having previously raced in F4, F3 and F2.
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