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Yao Ming

Yao Ming, Former NBA All‑Star and Hall of Fame basketball player; Founder, Yao Foundation
Former NBA All‑Star and Hall of Fame basketball player; Founder, Yao Foundation

Michele Colaninno

Michele Colaninno, Chief Executive Officer, Piaggio Group; Founder and Chair, Piaggio Fast Forward
Chief Executive Officer, Piaggio Group; Founder and Chair, Piaggio Fast Forward
Athletes

Nothing About Us Without Us: A Call for Inclusive Health at the 79th World Health Assembly

Two people stand side by side posing in front of a teal event backdrop with repeated “UHC2030” and “CSEM” logos. A large yellow banner across the top reads, “Let’s Take Action for Universal Health Coverage!” Both are facing the camera with hands on hips.
At the 2026 World Health Assembly, Pearl Lüthy, Special Olympics Switzerland athlete and World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 Athlete Ambassador called on health care workers around the world to improve communication and advance inclusive health policies and practices.

Rachel Brody

Rachel Brody, Special Olympics Senior Vice President of Global Youth and Education
Senior Vice President, Global Youth and Education
Community Impact

Building the Foundation for an Inclusive Future

A two-photo collage. The first photo shows a young child standing in the street smiling at the camera. The second photo shows a young child crawling under hurdles.
Celebrated annually on 11 June, International Day of Play reminds us that play isn’t just fun; it’s an essential part of childhood development. It’s how children build confidence, communication skills, physical coordination, and social-emotional development—laying the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being. Early childhood play programs like Special Olympics Young Athletes bring this to life.

Yao Ming

Yao Ming, Former NBA All‑Star and Hall of Fame basketball player; Founder, Yao Foundation
Former NBA All‑Star and Hall of Fame basketball player; Founder, Yao Foundation
Sport and Competition

Unified Football World Cup Detroit 2022

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Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022 presented by Toyota showed the world how the power of sport builds and shapes a diverse community that unites and empowers people of all abilities, from all backgrounds.
Press Releases

Special Olympics and Young 9 Foundation Partner to Advance Inclusive Sports

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[May 21, 2026] Special Olympics and the Young 9 Foundation, founded by Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, have teamed up to expand inclusive sports programming.
Press Releases

The 500-Day Countdown Begins for Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027

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[Santiago, Chile – 9 June 2026] Special Olympics Chile athletes and Unified partners, national authorities, representatives from partner organizations, and event ambassadors celebrate the 500-day countdown to Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027, where people with and without intellectual disabilities compete on the same team.

Dr. Mallika Nadda

Dr. Mallika Nadda, President, Special Olympics Bharat
International Advisory Committee Representative and President of Special Olympics Bharat
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