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Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Closing

Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Closing
From the Opening Ceremony to the Closing Ceremony, Special Olympics’ global broadcast partner, ESPN, was there to share and transmit the feeling of the 2019 World Game in Abu Dhabi to those were not there in person.
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Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Opening

Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Opening
From the Opening Ceremony to the Closing Ceremony, Special Olympics’ global broadcast partner, ESPN, was there to share and transmit the feeling of the 2019 World Game in Abu Dhabi to those were not there in person.
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2027 Special Olympics World Games Santiago, Chile

Two athletes standing side by side smiling and showing off their medals.
Welcome to a more inclusive Chile! 🥇🇨🇱 Welcome to the Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027! ------------------------------------------ Bienvenidos a un Chile más inclusivo! 🥇🇨🇱 ¡Bienvenidos a los Juegos Mundiales de Olimpiadas Especiales Santiago 2027!

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Remembering Tom Songster

Tom Songster with Eunice Kennedy Shriver
This month we are remembering Tom Songster, Ph.D., an early pioneer of the Special Olympics movement—known for his dedication and commitment to people with intellectual disabilities—and for helping develop Special Olympics into a leading global sports and humanitarian organization.
Community Impact

A National Promise of Belonging: The Gambia Joins the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion

The First Lady of The Gambia stands in the center holding a red Special Olympics ball with Special Olympics representatives.
Ministry of Youth and Sports formalizes agreement to advance inclusive sport and education
Athletes

Special Olympics British Columbia Athlete Making Difference Within Community

By RJ Nealon, November 27, 2023
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“I got involved with Special Olympics when I was in school and I was put down all my life. So, I found out about Special Olympics and how they accepted people and how we get the opportunity to compete.”
Community Impact

Black History Month—Highlighting Venisha Bowler’s Incredible Work on Inclusive Sport

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This February, Special Olympics is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting Venisha Bowler, Director of Sport Competition Management, an instrumental part of the organization for more than three decades.

How Special Olympics is Working to End Health Disparities for People with Intellectual Disabilities

How Special Olympics is Working to End Health Disparities for People with Intellectual Disabilities
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