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Press Releases

Special Olympics to Make Case for Inclusion and Impact on Capitol Hill

Special Olympics Athletes from all 50 States to Champion the Rights and Needs of People with Intellectual Disabilities
In the News

50 Days Until Kickoff for the Unified Cup: A Profile of The Corner Ballpark

A baseball diamond in Detroit.
The corner of Michigan and Trumbull Avenues in Detroit’s historic Corktown neighborhood is considered sacred soil for baseball fans in the Motor City.
In the News

Play Like a Girl

Emanuelle Dutra Fernandes de Souza standing at a podium during the Closing Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Winter Games, gesturing to the crowd as snow falls around her.
Coinciding with Women’s History Month, these Games sent a powerful message to the world: everyone has a place in sport.
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Special Olympics – IFAPA Webinar #1: From Partnership to Practice

Special Olympics – IFAPA Webinar #1: From Partnership to Practice
As Special Olympics and the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA) begin our inclusive research partnership, we welcome you to join our new webinar series! This series will spotlight local opportunities for research collaboration across different programmatic areas including sport, health and fitness, and schools! Each session will highlight recent collaborations and new opportunities for researchers and Special Olympics Programs to connect for meaningful, inclusive partnerships that drive quality programming. In this launch webinar, listen to voices from Special Olympics staff, IFAPA leadership, and Special Olympics Athlete Leader, Allen Tobin. Together, they will share powerful insights on collaborative approaches to building research partnerships that advance inclusion worldwide. This session will set the stage for the upcoming webinar series and introduce the Special Olympics and IFAPA collaborative efforts.
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Special Olympics USA Games Starts to See Medal Count Grow Midweek

By RJ Nealon, June 25, 2026
A medal podium stands in front of a large Special Olympics USA Games Minnesota 2026 backdrop at the University of Minnesota swimming venue. The colorful display features the Games logo and graphics.
It’s mid-week at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, and the competition has been fierce. It’s hot in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but that’s not a concern for athletes who are representing the 52 Programs across the country. They are giving everything they’ve got to compete at the national level.
In the News

Azerbaijan Women Claim Division 3 Gold After Dramatic Win Over USA

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Special Olympics Azerbaijan captured the women’s Division 3 gold medal at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026, defeating Special Olympics USA 3–2 in a hard-fought final on 10 July.
In the News

Families in the Stands, Inclusion on the Field

Family in the stand cheering for athletes.
When the final whistle blew at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 the memories that stayed with many weren't just the goals, the saves, or the trophies.
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Unified Schools Resources

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These resources aim to support students, educators, coaches, and other members of our globally community in furthering inclusion in education through Unified Schools programming.

Topgolf ProAm

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Join Special Olympics and Topgolf from 1 – 7 September 2025—for the largest inclusive golf tournament in the world!

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When you become a volunteer, you become part of a community that helps our athletes shine, achieve their goals, and feel supported, but what might surprise you is how much they’ll inspire and impact you. Gain valuable experience, expand your network and be part of something bigger.
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