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AsunciĂłn, Paraguay Named as the Next Host of the Unified Football World Cup

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As one historic Unified Football World Cup comes to a close, the journey to the next is just beginning.
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Marquel Russell Shines at USA Games, Eyes 2027 Special Olympics World Games in Santiago

By RJ Nealon, June 29, 2026
Marquel Russell, a Special Olympics Kansas athlete, sprints ahead of competitors in the 100m final at the 2026 USA Games, building a clear lead.
Marquel Russell stands near the starting line and does a box jump to relax his muscles.
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Smells good enough to eat ... and trust us, Novie almost did. On this episode of Novie Knows, Novie joins adventure and lifestyle creator Morgan Fray for a hands-on candle—and jewelry-making experience at District Candle Lab in D.C.'s Union Market District. Crafting personalized mementos for their clients, District Candle Lab fosters connection through creativity and accessible fun!Download the Transcript
Press Releases

AsunciĂłn, Paraguay Named as the Next Host of the Unified Football World Cup

Group photo of footballers.
As one historic Unified Football World Cup comes to a close, the journey to the next is just beginning.
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KARE 11 Spotlights Mental Health at USA Games through Special Olympics Strong Minds

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KARE 11 visited Special Olympics Strong Minds to hear from USA Games athletes and volunteers about how the screening aims to address the mental health disparities faced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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New Mexico

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Special Olympics is a global organization that serves athletes with intellectual disabilities working with hundreds of thousands of volunteers and coaches each year. Since the establishment of Special Olympics in 1968, the number of people with and without intellectual disabilities who are involved with the organization has been growing, but the unmet need to reach more people with intellectual disabilities is staggering.

Established in 1970, Special Olympics New Mexico provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in 12 Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Year by year, Special Olympics New Mexico athletes are given opportunities to feel good about who they are and celebrate their accomplishments through successful experiences in sports. Be apart of the fun by being a fan of Special Olympics New Mexico.

Download the Special Olympics New Mexico Fact Sheet
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New Mexico

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Special Olympics is a global organization that serves athletes with intellectual disabilities working with hundreds of thousands of volunteers and coaches each year. Since the establishment of Special Olympics in 1968, the number of people with and without intellectual disabilities who are involved with the organization has been growing, but the unmet need to reach more people with intellectual disabilities is staggering.

Established in 1970, Special Olympics New Mexico provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in 12 Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Year by year, Special Olympics New Mexico athletes are given opportunities to feel good about who they are and celebrate their accomplishments through successful experiences in sports. Be apart of the fun by being a fan of Special Olympics New Mexico.

Download the Special Olympics New Mexico Fact Sheet
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Alabama

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Special Olympics is a global organization that serves athletes with intellectual disabilities working with hundreds of thousands of volunteers and coaches each year. Since the establishment of Special Olympics in 1968, the number of people with and without intellectual disabilities who are involved with the organization has been growing, but the unmet need to reach more people with intellectual disabilities is staggering.

It’s at the local level—right here—where interested volunteers meet the athletes. That’s where the perceptions start to change and where the miracle of transformation takes place.

Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Those activities give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship.

Download the Special Olympics Alabama FactSheet
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Alabama

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Special Olympics is a global organization that serves athletes with intellectual disabilities working with hundreds of thousands of volunteers and coaches each year. Since the establishment of Special Olympics in 1968, the number of people with and without intellectual disabilities who are involved with the organization has been growing, but the unmet need to reach more people with intellectual disabilities is staggering.

It’s at the local level—right here—where interested volunteers meet the athletes. That’s where the perceptions start to change and where the miracle of transformation takes place.

Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Those activities give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship.

Download the Special Olympics Alabama FactSheet
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