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In the News

South African Athletes Attend World Golfers Tournament

By Nomthandazo Dladla, May 25, 2018
Special Olympics South Africa athletes Tom Lugg-Andrew White-Konrad Zastrau attend the Special Olympics World Golfers tournament-05-22-2018.jpg
They all competed to their utmost best and came back victorious in the different levels of divisions they competed in.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Celebrates 50 Years In Style!

By Aoife O'Grady, July 21, 2018
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Special Olympics 50th Anniversary celebrations reached every corner of the globe, and even turned it red!
Latin America

#CampeonesDeLaInclusión—Dra. Denisse Aguilar Gálvez

Dra. Denisse Aguilar Galvan en su oficina.
Los #CampeonesDeLaInclusión contribuyen a un mundo más digno, justo e inclusivo para personas con discapacidad intelectual, celebrando la fortaleza que hay en un mundo en donde todos gocemos de los mismos derechos.
Community Impact

360 Coaching with Cindy Schopper

By Cindy Schopper, November 17, 2020
Cindy Schopper holding a sign that reads: Special Olympics USA Bowling
I’ve been a Special Olympics North Dakota coach for 32 years. In that time, I’ve had the opportunity to coach athletes in snowshoe, cross-country skiing, bowling, basketball, volleyball, powerlifting, swimming, soccer (football) and athletics.
Athletes

Hanna Atkinson Makes the Most of Global Week of Inclusion

By Hanna Joy Atkinson, August 06, 2019
Hanna standing next to a bride as the bride holds a bouquet and has her arm around Hanna's shoulder.
To celebrate inclusion in my life, I was able to take part in some really fun events during the Global Week of Inclusion!
Sports & Coaching

Judo

Two athletes demonstrating a move while the class observes.
Coaching guide, rules, and other materials for coaches.
Press Releases

Textron Aviation launches signature Special Olympics Airlift event in support of 2022 USA Games

Six individuals (3 with metals around their necks) standing in front of an aircraft.
Textron Aviation Provides Special Olympics Airlift to transport athletes and coaches to and from Orlando for 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
Athletes

Yes, I Can

By Shrey Kadian, October 10, 2019
Shrey Kadian puts his fist in the air while in the middle of a crowd.
I did not speak until I was 7. According to my parents, I spoke only a few words when I was a toddler; but after that, I just stopped talking.
Community Impact

Look Back at the 1975 Special Olympics International Summer Games

Look Back at the 1975 Special Olympics International Summer Games
Nearly 3,200 athletes took part in the 4th Special Olympics International Summer Games, held in Michigan. See some of the highlights.
In the News

‘Life is Easier When You Have a Team’: Special Olympics Brazil Unified Champion School Recognition Presentation

Students and teachers cheering in the bleachers. All have on Unified Champion Schools t-shirts.
ESPN honored four schools participating in the “Play Unified. Learn Unified.” project supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. These schools were recognized for their commitment to high standards of inclusion through the Unified Champion School model.
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