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Special Olympics Stories Continue to Boost Morale Internally and Externally Through Strategic Messaging and Brand Placement

Two swimmers—post race—being interviewed by the press by the swimming pool.
Jason Teitler, Special Olympics Senior Vice-President of Global Communications and Brand explains the many benefits of earned media even during a changed media landscape caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Coaches Pave the Way for Women in Football With the Help of Nike

athlete smiling holding medal next to teammate
Over the past nine months, Nike sponsored a Coach+ initiative called the Nike Unified Football Leagues Development project, providing coaches with additional training and growth opportunities.
Community Impact

Kenyan Goal Keeper at World Winter Games 2017 Got Great News

By Romi Reinecke, March 27, 2017
Kenya
No one knew 16-year-old Lawrence Mwangi had been achieving on the sports field despite having cataracts. He won't for long.
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Special Olympics responds to proposed funding cuts for education programs in the United States

Timothy Shriver on stage during the 2019 closing ceremonies giving a speech. A young man standing and applauding on the right and a woman sitting and applauding on the left.
Every day around the world, Special Olympics ends bullying and discrimination of people with intellectual disabilities—often the most marginalized people in society.
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Athletes Ready to Shine at Special Olympics Invitational Games 2020 in Sweden

By Jeroen Adriaanse , February 03, 2020
Two women both holding ski poles and smiling in celebration.
The iconic winter sport venues of Östersund and Åre play host to 300 Special Olympics athletes who have come to Sweden to compete in the Special Olympics Invitational Games 2020.
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Special Olympics Albania Show how to Stay Healthy at Home

By Silvia Cassina , May 12, 2020
Three athletes sitting on a platform working out.
Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, athletes across the Europe Eurasia region have been looking for ways to keep active and stay connected to their communities.
Community Impact

Jonathan Frederick Incorporates Fun with Competition while Coaching Esports

By RJ Nealon, November 01, 2022
A man stands in front of a red background and smiles for a photo.
Inside a high-energy arena, with flashing lights and excitement filling the room, Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners compete against one another at the highest level in esports.
In the News

Let the World Games Berlin 2023 Commence!

A tunnel is full of delegations entering the stadium as they walk under a huge sculpture of colorful hands creating a heart shape.
The Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 have officially begun with the Opening Ceremony held on 17 June 2023.
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Empowering Youth Voices: AIPS and Special Olympics Unite for New Young Reporters Initiative at World Games Berlin 2023

Group of eight people smile into the camera; notably among them the four Young Reporters who display their certificates.
Young Reporters help amplify message of inclusion at the first World Games held in Germany
Athletes

Always Time For Training - And Gold - in Vesna Mišić’s Multi-Sport Universe

Bosnian team gathers on basketball court to celebrate and a female team member smiles
The Bosnia and Herzegovina athlete is a Special Olympics World Games champion in futsal and a regional champion in basketball. And that is only the beginning.
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