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Athletes

Special Olympics Tennis Player Lily Mills selected for Australian Open Persons with Intellectual Impairment Championships

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Three-time Special Olympics (SO) World Games gold medalist, Lily Mills, has been selected as a wildcard for the Australian Open Persons with Intellectual Impairment Championships.
In the News

Higher ‘Happiness Levels’ and Self-Confidence among Outcomes as Three-Year Sport Initiative Nears Finish

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More than 5,000 children with intellectual disabilities have seen an improvement in their overall happiness, motor and social skills as a result of the EEA and Norway Grants-funded project.
In the News

Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver joins the BBC Global News Happy Pod

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Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver, and BBC Global News Happy Pod’s Harry Bligh share a conversation about Special Olympics, the importance of unity and the power of inclusive education.
Press Releases

Cleveland Cavaliers Player Tristan Thompson Announced as Special Olympics Global Ambassador

Tristan Thompson walks on a court to give a high-five to a young Special Olympics athlete
Team will also partner closely with Special Olympics France, Special Olympics Brazil and Special Olympics Ohio to help increase youth access to sports worldwide.
Community Impact

Jamaica Reinforces Inclusive Education Through Sports

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Caribbean nation ratifies commitment to Global Coalition for Inclusion at signing ceremony in Kingston
Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Reflect on Berlin 2023’s Legacy

Tamara Röske, Special Olympics Germany track and field athlete.
EU-supported video series dives into life-changing experiences of Special Olympics athletes at the World Games 2023
Athletes

New Members of Regional Athlete Leadership Council Elected

Special Olympics Estonia’s athlete Inge Maiberg smiles
Six individuals to represent Special Olympics Europe Eurasia athletes from 2024 to 2027
Athletes

Athlete or Artist? Dea Çaushi Can Do It All

Special Olympics Albania Dea Caushi with her mother
Albania’s multi-talent does not need to choose between scoring three-pointers and playing Vivaldi. She embraces and excels in both equally.
Community Impact

Singleton Siblings Find Passion and Support for Each Other Through Special Olympics

By RJ Nealon, January 23, 2024
A group of people pose for a photo. Alex Singleton is in the front wearing an NFL uniform.
Alex Singleton has laced up his cleats countless times throughout his amateur and professional football career. It’s part of his well-honed pre-game routine, something that does not change from game to game. But on December 3, 2023, there was a change. A noticeable and meaningful one.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Celebrates World Snow Day!

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World Snow Day uses snow sports such as skiing and snowboarding, to highlight how sport is a powerful way to bring people together as they continue to participate in outdoor athletic activities.
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