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Community Impact

Thriving in a Refugee Camp: The Story of Doctor, an Athlete

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Doctor, an athlete in Kenya's Kakuma Refugee Camp, has grown as a teammate, leader, and friend thanks to the Play Unified: Learn Unified initiative.
Community Impact

Meet Farah: A Youth Leader Determined to Help Others Unlearn Hatred

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Cairo student Farah, whose sister Hana has intellectual disability, aims to spread inclusion at her university and within her community through Special Olympics Unified activities.
Community Impact

Unity at the First-Ever Special Olympics Caribbean Sports Ministers Forum

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On 6 October 2021, Special Olympics convened its first-ever Special Olympics Caribbean Sports Ministers Forum.
Community Impact

Malta is Leading the Way in Unified Sports Development

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National Government of Malta Joins Global Coalition for Inclusion with major commitment to Special Olympics programming
Athletes

What Makes a Leader? A Senegalese Athlete’s Discovery

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Gerard Diedhiou of Special Olympics Senegal learned step by step over more than a decade what it takes to not only find his own voice, but to empower others in his community. From harsh beginnings, Gerard has learned how to connect with others, growing into a role model on and off the field.
In the News

Men’s and Women’s Teams Selected to Compete in the Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026

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On 19 February, Special Olympics, Special Olympics France, and the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 Local Organizing Committee welcomed over 200 guests and partners to the historic Paris City Hall to announce the 24 teams selected to compete in the Cup.
In the News

World Health Day 2025: Dmitri Gains New Friends and an Understanding of Healthy Eating Through Special Olympics Project

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Nine-year-old Dmitri Vӓrno has seen marked improvements in his social development and his understanding of healthy eating through the Special Olympics Inclusive Healthy Lifestyle Groups.
Press Releases

Special Olympics and Young 9 Foundation Partner to Advance Inclusive Sports

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[May 21, 2026] Special Olympics and the Young 9 Foundation, founded by Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, have teamed up to expand inclusive sports programming.
Athletes

Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Jordan Schubert

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Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired is a storytelling series that highlights the journeys of individuals who got their start with Special Olympics at a young age—and never looked back.
Stories

Beyond the Game: How Women Athlete Leaders Are Sparking Change in Asia-Pacific

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Around the world, the conversation about women in sport is gaining momentum. This progress creates a vital opportunity to ensure that women and girls with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are equally represented and empowered. Across communities, they are ready to engage more fully in sport as it is the catalyst to fuel confidence and discover pathways to leadership.
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