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Community Impact

Special Olympics’ New Children’s Book Series Brings to Life Remarkable Athlete Journeys

Covers of four children books featuring Special Olympics athletes.
Illustrated stories invite young readers to the value of inclusion through sports by joining athletes Anca, Eros, Marcel and Stephanie on their journey to World Winter Games Turin 2025.
In the News

Magnús Captures the Spirit of Sport in Cyprus

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When Sports Directors gathered in Cyprus for the Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Sports Conference in October 2025, the focus was on strengthening sport, expanding opportunity, and shaping the future of Special Olympics.
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Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Face Critical Mental Health Care Gaps, New Study Finds

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[Washington, DC - 20 February 2026] Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are over nine times more likely to report a diagnosis of anxiety or depression and experience significantly higher mental health symptom burden, according to a new study published today in JAMA Network Open.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Initiative Expands with European Union Support

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Inclusive sports events in Cyprus, Italy, Slovakia, and Spain foster hope and belonging for refugees and people with intellectual disabilities
Community Impact

Brandon Fitzgerald: Committed to the Principle, "We Are Stronger Together"

Brandon Fitzgerald, Chief Legal Officer
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary of the Special Olympics Board of Directors, Brandon Fitzgerald has been championing fairness and equality his whole life.
Athletes

Meet the Heroes Video Series: For Anyone Who Has Ever Been Told “No”

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Everyone needs a hero. Someone they look up to and strive to be like. A person who defies all odds and is courageous in the attempt as they transcend obstacles in their way.
Athletes

Youth Leadership in Africa is Making News

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From Regional summits to global platforms, young Special Olympics leaders are not waiting for change; they are leading it.
In the News

New Chapter for Inclusive Badminton as Special Olympics and BWF Reinforce Partnership

Six badminton players are standing in front of a large backdrop with multiple sponsor logos, posing with peace signs and smiling beside one another in their badminton competition uniforms.
YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships 2026 played host to Special Olympics and the Badminton World Federation that celebrated the renewal of their Memorandum of Understanding.
In the News

Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver to receive 2026 Laetare Medal

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Dr. Timothy Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics, will receive the 2026 Laetare Medal at the University of Notre Dame’s 181st University Commencement Ceremony on May 17, 2026.
Community Impact

A Week of Impact: Showcasing Inclusive Health at Special Olympics Ireland Site Visits

In the foreground, a woman stands holding a red hoop while a child throws a orange ball with a multicolor tail through it. Another child using a mobility walker is nearby. The room has a wooden floor and a brightly painted mural on the wall depicting hills, buildings, clouds, birds, and water.
A weeklong series of site visits across Ireland highlighted innovative partnerships, athlete led initiatives, and institutional leadership advancing inclusive health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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