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Inaugural Special Olympics European Union Day: Athlete Voices Echo in Heart of Europe

A large group of people stand together with a Special Olympics and European Union branded banner outside a large building.
The inaugural Special Olympics European Union (EU) Day, a flagship event of the European Week of Sport, saw almost 200 athletes, coaches and staff take Brussels by storm as they raised their voices at the European Parliament and the European Commission on 24 and 25 September.
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A Vision for a More Inclusive World

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Once denied the chance to grow academically and personally, Alvaro found in Special Olympics a door that had long been closed to him.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Senegal Celebrates World Youth Skills Day and International Youth Day

Thirteen athletes in matching white t-shirts stand together for a group photo.
Special Olympics Senegal brought together athletes, families, partners, and supporters to mark World Youth Skills Day and International Youth Day.
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Empowering the Next Generation

Special Olympics Athlete Leader making a presentation on stage.
When Wenli first learned about Special Olympics, it wasn’t through a school program or a family connection, it was through a simple post on social media.
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Growing Athlete Leadership in Hawaii

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When Nikilani Rojas first learned she had been chosen to attend the Special Olympics North America (SONA) Conference, she was at baseball practice.
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Advocating, Inspiring, and Leading with Confidence

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Margaret Turley, a Special Olympics Sargent Shriver Global Messenger, recently had the opportunity to travel internationally, visiting both Brussels and New York, and she brought her passion for inclusion and health advocacy wherever she went.
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Turning Struggles Into Strength

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At 18 years old, Lê Trọng Nguyên (Austin), the only child in his family, Austin has always been surrounded by love at home, but school life was often a different story.
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Loretta Claiborne Named Special Olympics Advisor to CEO

Loretta Claiborne Named Special Olympics Advisor to CEO
At Special Olympics, athletes are at the core of our leadership. Their voice and example guide the movement in every way. That’s why we are thrilled to announce Loretta Claiborne as our new Senior Advisor to the CEO, Athlete Experience.
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Women Play, Women Lead

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There are 50,739 Athlete Leaders worldwide, with 34.6% more men serving in these roles than women. The Women Play, Women Lead initiative is working to address this issue.
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Special Olympics Athletes Advocate on Capitol Hill

By Haley Waggoner, April 06, 2026
A female Special Olympics athlete holds a microphone.
From February 9 – 10, in Washington, D.C., Special Olympics athletes from 49 U.S. Programs attended more than 365 meetings with their members of Congress, advocating for continued partnership to support the organization’s work in health and education.
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