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Tania Wright Experiences USA Games for First Time, a Year After Joining Special Olympics

By RJ Nealon, August 20, 2022
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It was fast success for Special Olympics Colorado athlete Tania Wright. With just a year of experience in powerlifting, Wright was selected to represent her state at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando, Florida. “It was amazing,” Wright says. “It was a lot of fun. Hot and humid, of course, but it was really cool.”
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Where to Watch ESPNs Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 Hourlong Special

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ESPN's 60-minute special showcasing the best action, moments and stories from the Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 is now available to watch on demand.
Press Releases

Special Olympics and Microsoft Level Up for 2022 Gaming for Inclusion

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Second Annual Esports Experience Will Include Immersive Leadership Training for Three Special Olympics Athletes to Become Shoutcasters for the Broadcast
Community Impact

Achieving a Voice in the Media: Special Olympics Rwanda’s Story

By Brendan Scully, August 22, 2022
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Special Olympics Rwanda's partnership with media outlets help recruit more athletes and spread awareness about inclusion to the public.
In the News

90Min Covers Unified Cup 2022 Finals

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90Min.com, the online football (soccer) news site, covered the women’s and men’s Division 1 final matches of the Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022.
Press Releases

Minute Media and Special Olympics Announce Formal Partnership

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Minute Media kickstarted a multi-year partnership with Special Olympics at their 2022 USA Games with the goal of amplifying the importance of inclusivity in sports through community work and content creation
Athletes

Special Olympics Quebec Athlete Breaks Multiple Records at Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games

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Inclusion in the Canada Games gives Special Olympics athletes the chance to shine in front of their peers from generic sports, and gain experience at major competitions.
Athletes

Un athlète d’Olympiques spéciaux Québec fracasse les records aux Jeux d’été du Canada Niagara 2022

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Le 16 août 2022, l’athlète d’Olympiques spéciaux Gabriel Dupuy a pris place à la ligne de départ pour sa première course aux Jeux d’été du Canada Niagara 2022. Gabriel y représentait Équipe Québec en athlétisme, concourant aux épreuves du 100 m et du 200 m.
Press Releases

Succeeding On the Front Lines of Health Equity

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Special Olympics Celebrates The 2022 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award Recipients • A clarion call for greater support from governments, philanthropies, and the private sector for people with intellectual disabilities who are being marginalized in society
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