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Julen Lopetegui: My pride as a Special Olympics Global Ambassador

A group of young men in blue football kits surround an older man in a black tracksuit as they all stand with their arms around each other smiling at the camera.
Julen Lopetegui, Sevilla FC Manager, expresses pride and excitement as he renews as Special Olympics Global Ambassador.
Community Impact

Kaly Warner Shows Importance of Balance in and out of Competition

By RJ Nealon, April 23, 2021
Coach Warner (first on the left) standing with her flag football team on the field.
Head coach Kaly Warner is loud and cheerful, often embarrassing her Rangeview High School athletes with a sideline celebration for their achievements.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Europe Eurasia and European Broadcasting Union Seal New Alliance

Two men in swimming caps holding towels face a camera and speak to a woman holding a microphone.
Special Olympics Europe Eurasia and European Broadcasting Union Announce New Partnership.
In the News

Exceptional Parent Magazine features Special Olympics COVID-19 Vaccine Materials

Separating fact from myth: Even after being vaccinated for COVID-19 it is still important to continue wearing a mask, social distancing, and washing your hands.
Special Olympics creates COVID-19 vaccine educational materials for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Community Impact

Youth Leaders from Egypt Strengthen Bond Through Unified Fitness Challenge

By Cat Lanigan, May 03, 2021
Two Youth Leaders face each other, one sitting on the ground in sit-up position and one standing up. The youth on the ground is handing a medicine ball to his partner as a part of a workout.
In February 2021, Youth Leaders in Egypt planned and participated in the country's first ever Unified Fitness Challenge.
Athletes

Rodney Hankins Adds Spirit to Coaching Special Olympics

By RJ Nealon, May 05, 2021
Hankins (left) posing for a picture in a bowling alley with mentor Debra and her son Chris, pre-COVID-19.
Special Olympics New York Rodney Hankins shifted his focus to coaching after many years of competing.
Athletes

Sibling Bonds through the Ages: Reflecting on the Life of Betty Sue Rogers

By Michael Rogers, May 15, 2021
Betty Sue and brother John as children.
Family members reflect on how Special Olympics improved Betty Sue and her family's lives.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Floorball Competitions to Start in Kazan

Two athletes from opposing teams playing floorball.
All-Russian Special Olympics floorball and unified floorball competitions will take place in Kazan on May, 3 – 7 2021. The tournament will unite over 130 athletes with intellectual disabilities from 9 Russian regions.

How Chris Nikic Made History

Chris Nikic standing in front of a pool in Special Olympics Training gear
Special Olympics athlete becomes the first person with Down syndrome to complete an IRONMAN triathlon
In the News

Special Olympics Athlete Chris Nikic Wins Laureus Sporting Moment of the Year Award

Chris Nikic, Special Olympics Florida athlete and Champion Ambassador
Special Olympics Athlete Chris Nikic Wins Laureus Sporting Moment award.
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