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Athletes

From Rural Iceland to the Special Olympics World Games Stage

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Meet powerlifter Aegir Ólafsson, whose life has been shaped by his passion for strength, sport, and competition.
In the News

A Major Swiss Milestone for the 2029 World Winter Games

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In a few short years, Switzerland will play host to the largest sport and philanthropic event in the world featuring 2,500 Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners.
In the News

Global Coalition is Transforming Schools and Changing Lives

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When the Philippines joined the Global Coalition for Inclusion, it marked a significant milestone for the Asia Pacific region and reinforced a growing commitment to inclusive education.
Athletes

Teaching Health Through Food: Kayla’s Passion for Nutrition

By Renee Dease, March 22, 2026
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In celebration of National Nutrition Month, Renee Dease met with Special Olympics Michigan staff member, Health Messenger, and athlete, Kayla Cornell, to talk about how she empowers Special Olympics athletes to build healthier habits through practical cooking skills and nutrition education.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Honour 50th Anniversary of Nadia Comăneci’s “Perfect 10” at European Parliament Event

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Special Olympics athletes, Celine and Ionut, were among guest speakers at a recent special event in the European Parliament to honour the amazing career of Special Olympics Global Ambassador Nadia Comăneci – and the power of inclusive sport.
Community Impact

Crossing Finish Lines and Making History: Kyle and Brent Pease

Promotional graphic for Inclusion Revolution Radio featuring a cyclist assisting a handcycle rider during a race. The design includes the Special Olympics logo, “Season 7 | Episode 12,” and the episode title “Kyle & Brent Pease” from The Kyle Pease Foundation, set against a purple background with the Podville logo.
On this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, we are highlighting the power of perseverance, partnership and possibility in a conversation between host Novie Craven and brothers Kyle and Brent Pease, world-renowned push-assist athletes, disability advocates and co-founders of The Kyle Pease Foundation.
In the News

Tom Golisano Named to the Chronicle of Philanthropy's Top Philanthropists List

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Tom Golisano has once again been named to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual Philanthropy 50 list, ranking 12th among the nation’s leading donors and marking his fifth appearance on the Top 50 list.
Athletes

Building Confidence Through Badminton: Hafiyyan’s Story

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Meet Hafiyyan, a Special Olympics badminton player from Malaysia whose lifelong love for the sport has helped him grow in confidence and purpose.
In the News

Learning and Development at Coaches’ International Short Track Seminar in The Netherlands

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Coaches from across Europe Eurasia gathered in Breda, The Netherlands on 28 February for an enriching and dynamic seminar on short track speed skating, followed by a Special Olympics Netherlands National Short Track Event.
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2026 Africa Region Leadership Conference

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The Special Olympics Africa Region hosted its 22nd annual Africa Leadership Conference, welcoming 110 delegates from 38 Special Olympics Programs across the continent for four days of collaboration, learning, and strategic alignment. The conference took place in Johannesburg from March 23 to March 26, 2026.
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