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The Road to Inclusion: Tyrone Pillay at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

Tyrone Pillay, South African Paralympic Athlete and Toyota Motor Europe Employee
As the Presenting Sponsor and Mobility Partner of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, Toyota Motor Europe reinforces their commitment to inclusive sports and individuals with intellectual disabilities.
In the News

Remembering Pope Francis

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Special Olympics is paying tribute to the legacy of Pope Francis.
In the News

The ‘R-word’ Inches Back into the Mainstream

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An excerpt from the NBC News article detailing a recent return of the R-word in the language lexicon.
Intellectual Disabilities

What is Intellectual Disability?

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Intellectual disability (ID) is a term used to describe a person with certain limitations in cognitive functioning and other skills, including communication and self-care.
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No Longer on the Sidelines: Jack Healey's Journey to Special Olympics Football

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Jack Healey, a 20-year-old from Berkshire in England, always nurtured a deep love for football.
In the News

Special Olympics Set to Score More Crucial Goals for Inclusion Through its Global Football Development Strategy

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The following is an excerpt from AIPS’ article, “Special Olympics set to score more crucial goals for inclusion through its global football development strategy” which highlights Special Olympics’ global football strategy and the impact football has on people with and without intellectual disabilities around the world.
In the News

“I was There from the Start!”: Celebrating 25 Years of European Football Week with André Peeters

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From its inception to its future goals: Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Football Advisor, André Peeters, takes us on a 25-year-long journey following the spectacular evolution of Special Olympics Football Week in Europe.
Athletes

Tears at the Finish Line as Dominika Becomes First Slovak Woman with Cerebral Palsy to Complete International Triathlon

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On 20 May 2025, 19-year-old Dominika Medveďová from Brezno swam 750 metres, cycled 20 km and ran 5 km before crossing the finish line at the 4th Open European Special Olympics Triathlon Championships in Šamorín to become the first Slovak woman with cerebral palsy to complete an international triathlon.
In the News

The House that Started Special Olympics Is Finally Being Recognized

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The following is an excerpt from The Washington Post article, “This house started the Special Olympics. It’s finally being recognized”, that explores the legacy of Timberlawn, the Maryland home where Eunice Kennedy Shriver launched Camp Shriver in 1962—planting the seeds for what would become Special Olympics.
Athletes

Seeing Success: Ji-Hua Li's Journey to Improved Vision at the Special Olympics World Winter Games

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Special Olympics Chinese-Taipei athlete Ji-Hua knew the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 would be a transformative athletic opportunity, but beyond her goals for competition, she also had a secondary mission: improving her vision.
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