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5th World Association for Sport Management Conference Features Keynote Address from Special Olympics Chief of Health Operations

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Under the theme “Global Visions, Local Actions: Innovation and Sustainability in Sport Management,” the conference fostered dialogue on sport governance, innovation, sustainability, and the social impact of sport.
Athletes

From Rural Iceland to the Special Olympics World Games Stage

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Meet powerlifter Aegir Ólafsson, whose life has been shaped by his passion for strength, sport, and competition.
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A Major Swiss Milestone for the 2029 World Winter Games

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In a few short years, Switzerland will play host to the largest sport and philanthropic event in the world featuring 2,500 Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners.
Athletes

Teaching Health Through Food: Kayla’s Passion for Nutrition

By Renee Dease, March 22, 2026
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In celebration of National Nutrition Month, Renee Dease met with Special Olympics Michigan staff member, Health Messenger, and athlete, Kayla Cornell, to talk about how she empowers Special Olympics athletes to build healthier habits through practical cooking skills and nutrition education.
Community Impact

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

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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.
In the News

Special Olympics x Michael Phelps Foundation: Make Every Race Count

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The Make Every Race Count campaign was created to help swimmers turn their failure into success.
In the News

Learning and Development at Coaches’ International Short Track Seminar in The Netherlands

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Coaches from across Europe Eurasia gathered in Breda, The Netherlands on 28 February for an enriching and dynamic seminar on short track speed skating, followed by a Special Olympics Netherlands National Short Track Event.
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Empowering the Next Generation: Special Olympics Is Scaling Youth Leadership Globally

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[Johannesburg, South Africa - 24 February 2026] Today, the Special Olympics Africa Regional Youth Leadership Summit kicked off in Johannesburg, bringing together youth with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to build leadership skills and strengthen youth-led change across schools and communities.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Advocate on Capitol Hill

By Haley Waggoner, April 06, 2026
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From February 9 – 10, in Washington, D.C., Special Olympics athletes from 49 U.S. Programs attended more than 365 meetings with their members of Congress, advocating for continued partnership to support the organization’s work in health and education.
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Redefining What’s Possible

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In the crowd, family, friends, and fans cheer loudly because Jeff Greene has arrived at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games.
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