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Athletes

Athletes Lead Ahead of 2022 Special Olympics USA Games

By RJ Nealon, June 08, 2021
Special Olympics athletes appear on a Zoom call to plan the 2022 USA Games.
As the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games came to an end, all in attendance gathered to celebrate a week of sports and inclusion at the Closing Ceremony. Over the loudspeakers and displayed on the jumbotron, the announcement that the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games would be held in Orlando, FL was made. A sense of excitement could be felt throughout the entire venue.
Athletes

Haseeb Abbasi strives for inclusion as an Athlete, Author and now Entrepreneur

Haseeb in front of his juice bar business, Squeezy the Juice Bar.
Special Olympics athlete and author Haseeb Abbasi shares his inspirational journey to entrepreneurship at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Employed by Special Olympics Programs Strive for Inclusion in the Workforce

By RJ Nealon, October 01, 2021
Employment stories come in all categories, with each story reflecting a unique perspective and journey to getting that job. For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, it is not always an easy journey to employment.
Athletes

Be Brave

By Stephanie Handojo, March 21, 2021
Stephanie Handojo swimming in a pool.
Stephanie Handojo discusses pushing past hurdles in life.
Athletes

Celebrating World Bicycle Day with Special Olympics Mauritius Athlete Al-Sayyed Curumthaullee

By Al-Sayyed Curumthaullee, June 03, 2021
Al-Sayyed Curumthaullee standing in a black photography studio dressed in his black cycling gear standing next to a blue bicycle.
Celebrating World Bicycle Day with Special Olympics Mauritius Athlete Al-Sayyed Curumthaullee
In the News

Gerald Mballe Becomes First-Ever Advisor for Unified with Refugees Programme

VIDEO from Unified with Refugees in Turin, Italy
Special Olympics Europe Eurasia is excited to announce that Special Olympics Italia Unified Partner, Gerald Mballe will join the regional team as the movement’s first-ever Advisor on the Special Olympics Unified with Refugees programme.
In the News

Special Olympics Athlete from India Shares Leadership Journey in The Playfield Magazine

Shrey Kadian stands next to with Dr. Timothy Shriver, Special Olympics Board Chair and is taking a selfie.
Shrey Kadian, Special Olympics India, recounts how sports helped him become a leader in The Playfield article.
Blog

Athlete Leadership Prepares for Unified Employment

By Daniel "Dan" Smrokowski , October 28, 2021
Daniel with his arm around a young woman (Hanna Joy Atkinson).
In over a decade of participation in Special Olympics, I’ve learned many athlete leadership skills that have helped me, and any athlete, move into an inclusive workplace. In today’s blog piece I will share with you five Special Olympics Athlete Leadership skills that have prepared me for my current employment at United Airlines, which includes: public speaking and interviews, getting outside of myself, having a global perspective, taking initiative, and valuing all members of a team.
Blog

Hanna Atkinson - My Workplace Journey

By Hanna Joy Atkinson, November 01, 2021
Hanna riding a bike in the street.
I dedicate my time to develop as an athlete leader. I show up to my commitments and sport practices. Some days I don’t feel like putting in the effort, but I do it anyway because it helps me develop into a stronger athlete and a stronger leader. I am willing to put in the hard work! True leaders dedicate their energy to what they love to do.
Community Impact

Chris Meservey Uses a Teach-First Approach to Coaching

By RJ Nealon, November 30, 2021
A Special Olympics swimming athlete stands with his dad at a competition. They have their arms around each other and are smiling at the camera.
For over three decades, Chris Meservey has shared his blissfulness with everyone he meets within Special Olympics Nevada and beyond. By career choice, he teaches public speaking at the high school level but stemming from his love of sports, he coaches basketball and swimming.
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