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Athletes

Serving Up Inclusion at the Australian Open 2024

Lily Mills swings a net with the ball in mid-air.
At the Australian Open 2024, players of differing abilities will soon take to the courts to compete at the second edition of the Players with Intellectual Impairments (PWII) Championship.
In the News

Remembering Tom Songster

Tom Songster with Eunice Kennedy Shriver
This month we are remembering Tom Songster, Ph.D., an early pioneer of the Special Olympics movement—known for his dedication and commitment to people with intellectual disabilities—and for helping develop Special Olympics into a leading global sports and humanitarian organization.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Names Athlete Spokespersons

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Ten Sargent Shriver Global Messengers from around the world will represent the sports movement.
Athletes

Expressing Excellence—Through Sports

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Athletes with autism beat low expectations—and sports records, too!
Community Impact

Special Olympics World Games 2023 - The Spirit Lives On

Group of people standing together.
German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) and Special Olympics Germany launch coach training courses in Africa.
Community Impact

A Father’s Struggle to Learn Acceptance—An extraordinary Journey

Man with his two young kids.
In Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China, there’s a heartwarming story about a young boy with Down syndrome who, with his father’s support, became a champion.
In the News

Special Olympics and Stavros Niarchos Foundation Expand Unified Sports® Impact

Stavros Niarchos Foundation and Special Olympics leadership pictured at the Flame of Hope torch lighting ceremony in Athens, Greece.
The following is an excerpt from an op-ed in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Dialogues, written by Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver.
Athletes

How Far Will You Go for Inclusion?

Eight people standing around bocce balls on the field.
Dedicated Kenyan Athletes and Coaches Traverse Long Distances Just to Attend Weekly Trainings
In the News

Shahd and Abdelrahman Named to Global Youth Leadership Council

Shahd and Abdelrahman, newly appointed as members of the Global Youth Leadership Council.
Shahd and Abdelrahman have been appointed to the Global Youth Leadership Council. This is a testament to their unwavering dedication to inclusion and their tireless efforts to foster a sense of community and belonging for all.
Press Releases

Embrace the Difference® Announces Partnership with Special Olympics

August 2024 – Buffalo, New York – RAZL LLC is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership. Beginning September 1st, 2024, Embrace the Difference®, the heartfelt jewelry line designed by Robyn Zimmer, will join forces with Special Olympics, the global organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities through sports. Together, they will promote their shared commitment to inclusion.
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