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Athletes

Lighting the Flame Lit a Fire Within Her: Elisa Parutto’s Turin Games Journey

A woman in a blue tracksuit proudly holds up a flaming torch in front of a cheering crowd at an indoor arena.
“In this world, I’m learning to be proud of myself and to support other people who still don’t believe in themselves.”
Our Words

Creating Inclusive Spaces for Young People and Beyond

Young children at their desks in a class room
By understanding the importance of inclusivity and taking steps to foster it, we can build environments where everyone—especially young people—can feel safe, valued, and empowered.
In the News

The Future Begins with Us: Two Young Leaders from El Salvador Reflect on a Journey of Change

A group of young people cheer enthusiastically in a stadium, including two women in pink "Youth Leadership Council" shirts.
Gabriela Velásquez and Amy Ramírez, two youth leaders from El Salvador, signed up to help shape a summit.
In the News

From the Classroom to the World Stage

Young man shooting a basketball.
Follow along as Wang Chang provides a look into his life as he prepares for the Global Youth Leadership Summit.
In the News

On World Table Tennis Day, SOLA Shows the World the Transformative Power of Sport

Table tennis players in the midst of a match.
For Special Olympics Brazil, table tennis is much more than a sport—it is a space for discovery, belonging, and self-improvement.
In the News

A Note from the Chairmen of Special Olympics and Best Buddies: The Gifts of People with Autism

As we come to the end of Autism Awareness Month, we want to join with self-advocates and friends and family members around the world in celebrating the gifts of people with autism.
In the News

Tim Shriver Interviewed by José Díaz-Balart on MSNBC about Pope Francis’ Relationship with Special Olympics

Two men shaking hands.
Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver was interviewed LIVE by MSNBC host José Díaz-Balart on Wednesday, 23 April following the Pontiff’s passing on Easter Monday.
Community Impact

Why the R-Word Is the R-Slur

A group of unified students promoting Spread the Word
Practice Inclusion: End the Use of the R-Word The research shows that when social media users are posting about people with intellectual disabilities, 7 in every 10 of those posts are negative, and 6 in 10 contain a slur.
Community Impact

University of Wisconsin-Madison Plays Host to Biggest Unified NIRSA Basketball Division in Last Five Years

By RJ Nealon, May 08, 2025
This photo shows a blue banner that says "NIRSA Championship Series" in white writing. Behind the banner, there is a basketball court with people on it.
It’s year two of the University of Wisconsin-Madison hosting the NIRSA National Basketball Championships.
Press Releases

Special Olympics International Board of Directors Elects Three New Members

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[Washington, D.C. – 5 May 2025] The international Board of Directors for Special Olympics elected new members Mrs. JoAnne Bessler, Mr. Mark McCorkle, and Mr. Toby Enqvist.
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