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Athletes

Born into the Game of Dreams

By Karini Viranna , July 07, 2026
A diverse group of women soccer players standing together, smiling, wearing their team jerseys on a grassy field.
Team Guatemala kicked off Day 2 of the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 with a dominant 6–0 win over Special Olympics USA. Footballer Daroulin Ávila and her teammates were hungry for a victory—leaving no doubt on the pitch.
Athletes

Athlete Officials Set the Standard at Upcoming USA Games

By RJ Nealon, May 24, 2026
Kristine Hughes officiating a volleyball game. She's standing on the court at one end of the net with her whistle in her mouth.
For one week in June, Special Olympics athletes from across the United States will gather in Minneapolis, Minnesota for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
Community Impact

Day One of Competition is a Wrap in Minneapolis

By RJ Nealon, June 23, 2026
Special Olympics District of Columbia and Special Olympics Maine basketball athletes battle for possession of a loose ball during a USA Games matchup.
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are officially underway, and the competition is now in high gear.
Community Impact

Las Vegas Middle School Earns First Banner Recognition in the State

By RJ Nealon, May 12, 2026
This photo shows a group of people standing behind a sign that says "Take Back Sports ESPN - Special Olympics Unified Sports" at Victoria Fertitta Middle School National Banner.
Inside Victoria Fertitta Middle School, celebration isn’t just filling the gym—it’s filling every corner of the campus.
Community Impact

ESPN’s Unified Sports Challenge Takes on Allianz Field

By RJ Nealon, June 23, 2026
Tim Shriver and members of Team Shriver cheer and raise their arms in celebration after a successful event during the 2026 ESPN Unified Sports Challenge at Allianz Field.
On the University of Minnesota campus, the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games is showcasing 16 sports, and 3,000 athletes from across the country are here to win one thing—gold.
In the News

In Dominica, Raedian Felix Is Showing What's Possible

Man standing and speaking, four people sit behind him at a long table.
Known as the "Nature Island," Dominica is a place of towering mountains, lush rainforests and rushing rivers.
Athletes

Special Olympics Senegal Looks to Bounce Back After Jamaica Defeat

By Karini Viranna , July 08, 2026
A group of footballers in green uniforms joyfully celebrating on a soccer field, raising their arms and smiling after a victorious goal.
Team Senegal suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Jamaica in their second Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 match after opening the tournament with a 6-0 victory over hosts France.
In the News

Powering Inclusion: 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Parade of people.
More than 3,000 athletes, 75,000 fans and 10,000 volunteers. One shared belief: sport can open doors, build confidence, and bring people together.
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