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Athletes

Athlete Stephanie Ching Shares Fitness Tips and a Toolkit for Caregivers

Stephanie flexing her biceps.
Stephanie Ching has been a tenacious Special Olympics athlete for more than 25 years and has the medals to prove it!
Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Highlight Mentors During Global Week of Inclusion

By RJ Nealon, July 22, 2020
Mentor Chris Winston (left) poses with SSIGM and Special Olympics Illinois athlete Daniel Smrokowski.
The 10 Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers (SSIGM) gathered in a Ritz-Carlton Grand Canal Hotel during the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Athletes

Anas Khalil Al Zorba: From Athlete to Coach

Anas' story
Anas Khalil Al Zorba was once described by some as hyperactive with excessive movement. Then, he joined Special Olympics Palestine. Because of his sports training, the exercise and rules of game helped him control his energy and gain discipline. Not only did his skills and dedication improve his behavior, self-reliance and independence, but they also got him noticed by Special Olympics coaches and staff.
Athletes

From Fear to Triumph: Meet Stephanie

On the left is Stephanie swimming and no the right is Stephanie standing behind a podium speaking. Text at the bottom reads: Inclusion Works! The Revolution is Inclusion
Through sports, Special Olympics athletes build skills and become leaders—on the field and in the community. Stephanie Handojo can tell you all about it! For Stephanie, swimming has been a great way to shatter stereotypes about the skills and stamina of people with Down syndrome. But to do this, she had to overcome many obstacles, including a huge one: her fear of water.
Athletes

Nitzeida: Working for Inclusion All Her Life

nitzeida bowling and dressed in her chefs uniform.
Nitzeida was 11 when her mother died and her grandmother took her in, even as some of her siblings were living in the streets of Panama City. These were rough times, but one day Nitzeida saw something that gave her hope.
Community Impact

Special Olympics MENA Athlete Leaders Learn to Build Community Service Robots from Home!

Athletes on the left doing a project with text on the right.
The 2nd Special Olympics MENA Regional Athlete Leadership Input Council Meeting was held virtually and attended by 20 Athlete Leaders from 10 programs. During the virtual meeting, all Athlete Leaders participated in a Design Thinking and Recycling Workshop.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athlete Steps into Leadership Role: in Community, at Work and in Movement

By RJ Nealon, October 28, 2020
Tyler Leech on the green playing golf with another player.
There he is, alone, with mother nature. Unlacing his shoes and removing his socks, he walks barefoot on the Iowa soil. Depending on the day, a shadow might reflect off the cool grass. The crisp sharpness of the earth glides across his skin helping Tyler Leech disconnect from the world.
Athletes

Develop Your Strength With Help From Special Olympics and WWE

Group of athletes standing together holding the WWE championship belt
The mere mention of the word “bootcamp” can strike fear in the hearts of many. Yet for others, it conjures up the idea of strength, which is exactly what inclusive bootcamp instructor Beth Donahue wants her class to develop.
Athletes

Meet Steven, Role Model for Inclusion

On the left is Steven running and on the right is Steven working at Target. Text at the bottom reads: Inclusion Works! The Revolution is Inclusion.
When COVID-19 hit, Steven stepped up to the ‘front lines,’ making sure his community had everything they needed.
In the News

School of Strength Featured on NBC’s TODAY Show

School of Strength Athletes pose with WWE Superstar Becky Lynch
On 25 March, NBC’s TODAY Show hosts Al Roker and Craig Melvin featured the brand new Special Olympics School of Strength fitness campaign in a new segment called #UpliftTODAY, designed to spread positivity.
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