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Community Impact

The Power of Sport as a Catalyst for Inclusion

An speed skater skates on the ice with their arms outstretched
This year for International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Special Olympics is highlighting those who make Special Olympics special: the athletes.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Announces New Global and Inaugural Champion Ambassador Programs

Chris Nikic smiling with his arms crossed and in his Special Olympics Florida tank-top.
Chris Nikic—the first person with Down syndrome to complete a full IRONMAN®—leads star pack
Community Impact

Changing Views of Self and Others: The Story of Shiyu, a Youth Leader

A girl around 14 years old stands inside at school, wearing school clothes. She smiles and gives peace signs with both hands.
Special Olympics China Athlete and Youth Leader Shiyu reflects on the impact of Unified Sports on her life.
In the News

Special Olympics’ Action-First Push for Inclusion Everywhere

A woman in a blue bib runs across the court with her hands lifted in celebration.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Program Officer Panos Vazaios reflects on the power of Special Olympics’ approach and the partnership between Special Olympics and SNF, including the Play Unified: Learn Unified initiative and the Global Coalition for Inclusion.
Athletes

Team Estonia’s Helen Nääme Sails into DanceSport Finals!

By Karini Viranna , March 12, 2025
A group of three DanceSport athletes dressed in traditional Estonian costumes, walk into an arena. A group of Estonian athletes dressed in blue winter gear cheer from behind them
Special Olympics Estonia athlete Helen Nääme kicked off the Games by leading her delegation in the Parade of Athletes at Opening Ceremony.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Oklahoma Coach Wins SONA Lifetime Achievement Award

By RJ Nealon, March 24, 2025
The photo shows three women wearing blue shirts. They are looking up at the sky.
For more than two decades, Susan St. John has been a fixture of the Special Olympics Oklahoma community, ever since her daughter, Chelsea, first became an athlete while in middle school.
In the News

Historic Hoops: San Juan Hosts the First-Ever Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup

By Karini Viranna , December 05, 2025
Two players from Puerto Rico pose for a photo standing in the crowd during the party
Players and teams across San Juan, Puerto Rico, woke up energised after last night’s spectacular Opening Ceremony that officially launched the first-ever Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup. From 5 – 7 December, 180 players from 27 countries will take to the courts at Distrito T-Mobile, carrying not only speed and strategy, but a shared purpose that defines Unified Sports.
Athletes

Providing a Voice for the Athletes, Speaking Opportunities by Special Olympics

By RJ Nealon, May 12, 2023
This podcast logo shows a drawing of two men inside a circle with the words "Inclusion Infusion" above their heads.
Throughout the Special Olympics North America Region, Programs are creating opportunities for Special Olympics athletes to find their voices and share their powerful stories.
Athletes

More than a Medal: Special Olympics Jamaica Demonstrates Inclusion at the 2026 Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup

A soccer team poses for a photo. They are wearing green uniforms and standing behind a red sign that says "Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026".
Standing on the sidelines of any Special Olympics Jamaica match at the 2026 Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup, one could hear cheers from their small but mighty section of supporters, who flew halfway across the globe to cheer on their team.
In the News

Malta Hosts First International Special Olympics Event in Europe Since Pandemic

Young men dressed in red and white football kits and wearing gold medals line up with arms around each other smiling in front of promotional poster for Special Olympics Malta Invitational Games 2022.
Welcoming athletes to compete in six different sports disciplines: aquatics, athletics, bocce, bowling, football, and table tennis.
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