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President Cyril Ramaphosa recognizes exceptional 2023 Special Olympics South Africa National Team

Special Olympics South Africa National Team - group picture with the President.
Today, on 3 October, in an historic moment of recognition, the 2023 Special Olympics South Africa National Team received a profound honor as His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa, warmly welcomed them to a special ceremony hosted at the iconic Union Buildings in Pretoria.
In the News

Saluting World Teachers’ Day: A Vision of Authentic Global Inclusion in Schools!

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We spent some time with Sara Minkara, Special Advisor on International Disability Rights, to learn more about her perspective and the role of teachers in her life:
Press Releases

United Raises Airline Miles for Special Olympics During National Disabilities Employment Awareness Month

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"Airline's Miles on a Mission" platform encourages loyalty customers to donate miles to help athletes fly and compete in competitions across the country and around the world. United's broader partnership with Special Olympics also includes the employment of athletes in airports across the country as part of its growing Special Olympics Service Ambassador Program.
In the News

Special Olympics Receives 2023 Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health Award

Two athletes each stand on podiums for first through fourth place each. They are wearing the metals they earned.
On 4 October 2023, Special Olympics was announced as the recipient of the 2023 Pardes Humanitarian Prize in Mental Health bestowed by the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Malta Athlete Leader Gilmour Borg Speaks At EU World Mental Health Day Conference

Special Olympics Athlete Leader Gilmour Borg giving a speech.
Special Olympics Health Messenger Gilmour Borg shared his compelling journey from enduring bullying to emerging as an Athlete Leader, at the European Union's (EU) World Mental Health Conference in Brussels, Belgium.
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Forbes Covers Partnership Between Xbox and Special Olympics to Present Gaming for Inclusion 2023

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The following is an excerpt from an article titled Xbox, Special Olympics Executives Talk Ongoing Partnership, Inclusivity In Gaming, More In New Interview published by Forbes.
Athletes

From Unknown to Top of the Podium: Detroit’s Rising Champions

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Just a few miles down the road from their Detroit homes, history was made for a group of students from the Drew Transition Center.
In the News

European Sports Conference Paves the Way for a More Inclusive Future in Sports

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Bi-annual Gathering Unites Over 100 Sports Leaders from 40+ National Programs in Torino, Italy
Athletes

Nyasha Derera Celebrates the 2023 World Games in Berlin

By Nyasha Derera, October 26, 2023
Nyasha Derera giving a thumbs-up.
The 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin made me feel at home, welcomed, loved, and embraced.
Community Impact

ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi Joins Inclusion Revolution Radio to talk about hosting the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

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Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast host, Novie Craven, and co-host, Josh Basile, from accessiBe have teamed up to release a podcast mini-series highlighting the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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