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USA Games Celebrated at Closing Ceremony, Special Olympics Flag Handed to Next Host City

By Christian Holleman, June 27, 2026
Special Olympics Kansas athlete Marquel Russell sprints toward the finish line during the 100m dash at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, where he set a new national record.
It was a beautiful evening at Huntington Bank Stadium. The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, hosted at the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center, have just concluded.
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USA Games Attracts Media Coverage for its Health Work at USA Games

Athlete having blood pressure taken by a health care worker.
Thank you to the media outlets that elevated Special Olympics Health across earned media, partner content, and owned channels while capturing compelling athlete and volunteer stories during the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
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From Leadership Development to Organizational Impact

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Leadership is not built in isolation. It is developed through learning, collaboration, and a shared commitment to creating meaningful change. That philosophy sits within Special Olympics Leadership Academy.
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The Caribbean Leadership Academy Launches

Athlete Leader addresses attendees at the Leadership Academy.
Eighteen leaders from six Caribbean islands gathered together in Saint Kitts and Nevis, not in a massive conference hall, but in a space built for conversation, honesty, and growth.
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Bharat Athlete Leaders Attend Leadership Academy

By Emily Klinger, January 26, 2018
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A new group of Special Olympics leaders completed the Leadership Academy workshop in Kolkata, India.
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Africa Leadership Academy 2017 in Lusaka, Zambia

By Special Olympics Africa Staff, September 25, 2017
Africa Leadership Academy 2017 in Lusaka, Zambia
The academy, with representatives from 20 African countries, took place September 2017 at the Olympic Youth Development Centre.
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Special Olympics Leadership Academy Visited MENA Region

By Noah Gaballah, October 02, 2017
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Representatives from Bahrain, Jordan, Tunisia, Lebanon, Mauritania, Algeria, Morocco, Egypt & Oman brought energy to the Academy.
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The Waiting Room: When Routine Isn’t Routine

At the top left, text reads “SEASON 8” and “EPISODE 2.” Centered are three portraits: on the left, a headshot of a person in a red top; in the middle, a person seated in a wheelchair wearing a polo shirt; on the right, a person in a bright blue dress wearing large round glasses. Along the right side, vertical text reads “INCLUSION REVOLUTION RADIO.” The Podville logo appears in the bottom right corner.
For many patients, especially those with intellectual disabilities, a routine visit to the doctor's office is anything but routine.
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USA Games Start to Wrap Up in Minneapolis

By RJ Nealon, June 26, 2026
Special Olympics athlete in a yellow uniform runs on the track during the 10,000-meter race at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, where he set a new event record.
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are heading into its last day of competition, and so many memories have been made.
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Faces of Fans and Families Throughout USA Games

By Anna Murray, June 26, 2026
Family members wearing matching "Team Brad" shirts pose in front of a Special Olympics USA Games display on the University of Minnesota campus. They are supporting Tennessee powerlifting athlete Brad Davis and cheering on Special Olympics athletes competing at the 2026 USA Games.
Long before the starting whistles sounded and the first medals were awarded, the heart of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games could be found in the stands and on the streets of Minneapolis.
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