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“Our Presence is a Change for the Better”: Special Olympics Athletes Journey into Public Service

Seven people in casual dress, four men and three women, pose for a photograph in front of a wall with the Birkirkara city crest
Malta’s Gilmour Borg and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Edna Šunjić have achieved success on the Special Olympics stage and are now using their talents to bring about broader change in society.
In the News

Special Olympics Presents on Ongoing Health Equity Projects at the 2024 American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting ‘Key Session’

A group of men and women in business casual clothing stand in a conference room in front of a backdrop reading ‘APHA’ and a Special Olympics branded presentation screen with the title ‘In Pursuit of Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD)-Inclusive Health Systems: Special Olympics International as a Champion of Health Equity.’ Presenter Annu stands in the middle of the group in a red Special Olympics pullover with a medal around his neck.
Special Olympics Presents on Ongoing Health Equity Projects at the 2024 American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting ‘Key Session’
In the News

Special Olympics is Racing Toward a Tech Evolution. The Athletes are Leading the Sprint.

Two girls on a basketball court
Special Olympics is racing toward a tech evolution. The athletes are leading the sprint.
Blog

Stonich’s Long Journey with Special Olympics Leads to Memorable Moments

A group of six Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners pose for a photo in front of a banner that says Special Olympics.
Rick Stonich’s Special Olympics Colorado journey started 23 years ago when he lived next door to an elderly couple who housed two people with intellectual disabilities. Now he's been a golf coach and Unified partner, finding fulfillment in the organization.
In the News

Coach Webinar Series 2023, presented by Gallagher

Coaching Webinar Series | Gallagher
The Special Olympics Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher, is back for 2023!
Blog

Athletes and Youth Leaders Reflect on White House Visit

Three Special Olympics athletes stand in front of a vibrant Christmas tree.
Of all the celebrations that take place during the holidays, there is one that will forever stand out to the Special Olympics athletes, youth leaders, supporters and staff who attended.
Athletes

Empowering Mentors: The First SOMENA Athlete Leaders Mentors Training in Abu Dhabi

A group of 18 people standing in two rows for a group photo.
From December 16 – 17, 2024, Abu Dhabi hosted the First Special Olympics Middle East / North Africa Athlete Leaders Mentors Training.
Athletes

Special Olympics MENA Athlete Leadership Congress 2024: Empowering Inclusion and Leadership

Three people, on stage, two men on either side holding artwork and a young woman stands between them.
From November 27 – 30, 2024, the Special Olympics MENA Athlete Leadership Congress (RALC) made history in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as the first leadership-focused Special Olympics event hosted in the Kingdom.
In the News

Special Olympics Health Messenger David Duncan Gives Opening Remarks at the Launch of the WHO’s Global Initiative on Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities at the United Nations

A man in a conference room sits down in front of a table with a microphone as he speaks to a group of representatives.
Today, Special Olympics is looking back at all the fathers, father-figures, and grandfathers who, through the power of sport, have helped raise, support, coach, and love Special Olympics athletes around the world.
Athletes

A Mother’s Love Knows No Bounds

Two women standing side by side.
This Mother’s Day we celebrate the love and unwavering support of one mother of a Special Olympics athlete and athlete leader.
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