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Special Olympics USA Games Starts to See Medal Count Grow Midweek

By RJ Nealon, June 25, 2026
A medal podium stands in front of a large Special Olympics USA Games Minnesota 2026 backdrop at the University of Minnesota swimming venue. The colorful display features the Games logo and graphics.
It’s mid-week at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, and the competition has been fierce. It’s hot in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but that’s not a concern for athletes who are representing the 52 Programs across the country. They are giving everything they’ve got to compete at the national level.
In the News

LiveNOW from FOX Highlights Special Olympics USA Games

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LiveNOW from FOX features an interview with Special Olympics Minnesota athlete and board member David Booth.
Videos

𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode 12: Get a Grip

𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode 12: Get a Grip
There are no tap outs here, just mat-cushioned hard knocks! On this episode of Novie Knows, Novie learns the art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu from brown belt and Special Olympics colleague RJ Nealon and black belt Mike Mehl at Conquest Mixed Martial Arts & Fitness. Class is in session for this two-part episode!Download the Transcript
Community Impact

The Waiting Room: When Routine Isn’t Routine

At the top left, text reads “SEASON 8” and “EPISODE 2.” Centered are three portraits: on the left, a headshot of a person in a red top; in the middle, a person seated in a wheelchair wearing a polo shirt; on the right, a person in a bright blue dress wearing large round glasses. Along the right side, vertical text reads “INCLUSION REVOLUTION RADIO.” The Podville logo appears in the bottom right corner.
For many patients, especially those with intellectual disabilities, a routine visit to the doctor's office is anything but routine.
Videos

IRR: Health Access

IRR: Health Access
Download the TranscriptChildren’s National Hospital pediatric occupational therapist Katherine Williamson joins Inclusion Revolution Radio to discuss building more inclusive healthcare experiences for neurodivergent children, alongside disability advocates and "Patrice: The Movie" stars Patrice Jetter and Garry Wickham, who share their firsthand experiences navigating a healthcare system not designed with them in mind.Read the Full Article
Athletes

Coach Molly Underly Keeps Special Olympics USA Looking Forward

By Karini Viranna , July 09, 2026
A group of women wearing blue shirts with "USA" in white lettering smile as they pose together outdoors, with a construction facade, trees and shrubs in the background.
Coach Molly Underly and Special Olympics USA battled Special Olympics Namibia to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday, adding another chapter to a tournament that has already included a 2-1 win over Azerbaijan and a 6-0 loss to Guatemala.
In the News

Open Ceremony Lights Up City of Light

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6 July 2026 - Inclusion shined brighter tonight in the City of Light as the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 officially marked the start of the tournament.
Athletes

Journey to the Cup—Inclusion On and Off the Field

Diana Arias – Unified Partner, Goalkeeper - Special Olympics Guatemala (SOLA) - Women’s Team
In this series, meet the athletes, Unified partners, coaches, and officials whose journeys to Paris are filled with determination, friendship, and inclusion.
Videos

More Than The Final Score: SO Costa Rica Head Coach Mariana Molina

More Than The Final Score: SO Costa Rica Head Coach Mariana Molina
For Special Olympics Costa Rica Head Coach Mariana Molina, every training session, every match, and every opportunity is about so much more than the final score.
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FanSided Covers the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

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The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are finally here!
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