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In the News

Athlete Leaders Don't Just Share Their Stories. They Are Trained to Lead.

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When Special Olympics athlete leaders Matthew Fong from Special Olympics Macau and Ron Szeto from Special Olympics Hong Kong stood before more than 300 employees representing six companies in Hong Kong, they weren't there simply to share their personal stories.
Athletes

Young Athletes Encouraged to Play in Paris

Children sit around a large fox mascot with a row of adults behind them.
8 July 2026. Yesterday, at the Charléty Stadium Dojo, 30 children from France with and without intellectual disabilities, participated in Young Athletes, fun motor skills courses as part of the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 non-competition events.
In the News

Badminton Momentum Builds at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota

Two athletes lunge toward a badminton net on an outdoor grass court.
Demonstration sessions introduce athletes and coaches to the sport while creating lasting opportunities for badminton’s growth in North America
In the News

In Dominica, Raedian Felix Is Showing What's Possible

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Known as the "Nature Island," Dominica is a place of towering mountains, lush rainforests and rushing rivers.
Athletes

Coach Molly Underly Keeps Special Olympics USA Looking Forward

By Karini Viranna , July 09, 2026
A group of women wearing blue shirts with "USA" in white lettering smile as they pose together outdoors, with a construction facade, trees and shrubs in the background.
Coach Molly Underly and Special Olympics USA battled Special Olympics Namibia to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday, adding another chapter to a tournament that has already included a 2-1 win over Azerbaijan and a 6-0 loss to Guatemala.
Athletes

Libya Storms into the Knockout Stage with Perfect Group Record

By Karini Viranna , July 09, 2026
A football player in a red jersey dribbles the ball upfield as opponents in orange jerseys pursue him.
Special Olympics Libya completed a flawless group stage at the Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 with an emphatic victory, following earlier wins over Ecuador and Spain.
Videos

Building Leaders, Connection, and Impact

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Leadership Academy brings together staff and athlete leaders from across Special Olympics to grow leadership skills, strengthen relationships, and create lasting impact across the movement.
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Real Athlete Inclusion

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The importance of bringing athletes in early and often is so their voices shape outcomes from the start.
Videos

Gaining Perspective Through Partnership

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Leadership Academy provided a deeper understanding of how Special Olympics is structured and the roles that drive its impact.
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