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Celebrating the Power of Play on International Day of Play

A group of children roll a ball into a group of colorful bowling-like pins.
This International Day of Play, Special Olympics is celebrating the joyful, inclusive, and powerful impact of play in the lives of children with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Community Impact

The Transformative Power of Fatherhood and Special Olympics

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Today, Special Olympics is looking back at all the fathers, father-figures, and grandfathers who, through the power of sport, have helped raise, support, coach, and love Special Olympics athletes around the world.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Morocco Launches a National Coalition

A group of individuals sit in a conference room with a projector in the middle showing a PowerPoint titled “Rosemary Collaboratory.”
Special Olympics Morocco launches a national coalition dedicated to championing equal, inclusive, and dignified healthcare for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
In the News

The Unique Spirit of Rugby Returns to Paris!

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300 athletes, 26 teams, five countries—as inclusive rugby booms across the region, the Special Olympics France International Flag-Rugby Tournament takes Paris by storm!
Athletes

Dancing Towards Her Dreams: Megan Tang’s Journey of Perseverance and Passion

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Some journeys begin with talent, others with sheer determination—but the most extraordinary ones are shaped by unwavering support, love, and belief.
Community Impact

Inclusion as the Solution: Research Takes Center Stage at ISAPA 2025

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Special Olympics spent last week working on the progression of research and evaluation for people with disabilities as it penned a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity.
Athletes

Building Future-Ready Inclusive Leaders Across Asia Pacific

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As an organization that focuses on advancing the rights of people with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics seeks to nurture future-ready leaders with the right mindset, skillsets, and practical tools to enable success for the movement inside out.
In the News

Tender Hearts

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When Su Anne Lee was younger, she was quiet, timid, even.But today, she greets customers at a bustling café, shares her story with others, and speaks on behalf of people with intellectual disabilities across Malaysia.
Athletes

Latin America’s Jump in Badminton Gears Up for Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027

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This year, the Badminton World Federation is celebrating World Badminton Day with the theme of “Raise A Racquet—Play, Learn, Celebrate!" and Special Olympics is joining in.
Press Releases

Special Olympics and Nike Announce Three-Year Partnership

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[July 14, 2025] Two global, inclusive sport leaders team up to strengthen Unified Sports coaching and increase access to sport
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