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Athletes

A Great Athlete is a Healthy Athlete: Muaz’s Journey to Becoming a Fitness Captain

By Renee Dease, May 27, 2026
A two-photo collage shows two headshots of a woman and a man.
Every May, Special Olympics celebrates Fitness and Sport Month, recognizing the power of sport to support athlete health, fitness, and performance. To celebrate, I met with Special Olympics Pakistan athlete and Fitness Captain Muaz Khan to learn about his journey to becoming a Fitness Captain.
Community Impact

Family Matters: Voices for Parents With Disabilities

A promotional graphic for Inclusion Revolution Radio Season 8, Episode 1. On the left, Dr. Kara Ayers smiles at the camera; she is identified as a researcher with the Disabled Parenting Project. On the right, Special Olympics Virginia athlete Joey Barnett wears sunglasses, headphones, and a cap while holding up a medal. The background features blue geometric shapes and the Podville logo.
Hosted by Special Olympics North America athlete reporter RJ Nealon, this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio features guest Dr. Kara Ayers, parent advisor and co-researcher for the Disabled Parenting Project. Part of the National Research Center for Parents with Disabilities, the Disabled Parenting Project was developed as an online community to foster connection and interaction among parents and prospective parents with disabilities.
In the News

Closing the Mental Health Gap for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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Future of Personal Health captures the impactful work being accomplished by Special Olympics to mitigate the gap in mental health care for people with disabilities. The following is an excerpt from the article titled Closing the Mental Health Gap for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities:
In the News

Future of Personal Health—Mental Health Campaign

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The story details how Kayte leveraged her own challenges accessing mental health care to help develop Special Olympics Strong Minds, the mental discipline of Special Olympics Health Athletes®.
In the News

The ASHA Leader Profile 

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The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) profiled Denise Cardona, Senior Clinical Program Manager for Special Olympics Healthy Hearing, in the May/June issue of The ASHA Leader.
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. While the athletes will get most of the spotlight, and rightfully so, for their athletic achievements, there’s another distinct group of indivdiuals with intellectual disabilities coming to the USA Games.
Athletes

Slovakia Set to Host 5th Annual Special Olympics European Triathlon Competition

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Jolein's feet burned as they struck the pavement. She'd lost count of the number of steps she'd taken, as all that repeated in her mind was 'the cycling is done, it’s almost over – just a bit of running left, and my coach will be waiting proudly at the finish line.'
In the News

More Than a Game

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Shane Yan Wen Yu has learned that football is more than just a game, it’s a source of identity, purpose, and growth.
In the News

Basketball Africa League and Special Olympics Showcase Power of Inclusive Sport

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South Africa Broadcast Corporation covered the innovative collaboration between Basketball Africa League and Special Olympics where the League hosted a Unified match up during a quarter of one of a BAL game. The following is an excerpt from the article titled BAL and Special Olympics showcase power of inclusive sport in SA:
Community Impact

Partners in Diplomacy: Advancing Inclusion Through Sport

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Special Olympics International was honored to join the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C. to host Partners in Diplomacy: Advancing Inclusion Through Sport, bringing together ambassadors, government leaders, diplomatic representatives, and Special Olympics Athlete Leaders.
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