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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.
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Special Olympics – IFAPA Webinar #3: Education

Special Olympics – IFAPA Webinar #3: Education
As Special Olympics and the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA) begin our inclusive research partnership, we welcome you to join our new webinar series! This series will spotlight local opportunities for research collaboration across different programmatic areas, including sport, health and fitness, and schools! Each session will highlight recent collaborations and new opportunities for researchers and Special Olympics Programs to connect for meaningful, inclusive partnerships that drive quality programming. In this webinar, expert panelists Dr. Martin Block, Dr. Jane Wairimu Mwangi, and Dr. Michaela Schenkelberg will share real-world examples of how student-to-investigator pipelines are creating lasting partnerships between universities and Special Olympics Programs. These collaborations not only expand research capacity but also help improve athlete health, enhance sports performance, and advance inclusion throughout the movement.

Deborah Pastoelli

Deborah Patorelli, Artistic Gymnastics Technical Delegate
Artistic Gymnastics - Women's - Technical Delegate - World Gymnastics
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International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity

The International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (IFAPA) is a professional association of scholars, professionals, and higher education students in the field of adapted physical activity. A partnership agreement first began between the IFAPA and Special Olympics International (SOI) on 18 September 2010 that provided a deeper association between both organizations through collaboration on projects of mutual interest and benefit. This partnership was renewed in June 2025 to reflect the commitment between IFAPA members and SOI. The partnership aims to explore opportunities for collaboration including attending and/or co-presenting at each organization’s conferences/symposia (e.g., International Symposium of Adapted Physical Activity; Special Olympics Research and Evaluation Seminar Series), funding proposals, and /or involving members on committees or advisory boards. To learn more or ask a question, please email fitness@specialolympics.org.
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2,000 Athletes, 26 Nations, 11 Sports: Bring on Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026!

A graphic featuring athletes with sports equipment, the text ‘We are all winners’ and the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games.
The Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026 will be officially opened in Folkets Park, Malmö, marking the largest sporting event ever held in Sweden for people with intellectual disabilities.
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CBS Sports Radio Interviews Special Olympics Chief Health Officer about the Benefits of Sports for All

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CBS Sports Radio host, JR Jackson spoke to Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Special Olympics Chief Health Officer about the benefits of sports, fitness and movement for people of all ages and abilities.
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Special Olympics European Open Swimming Competition Malta 2026 to Champion Inclusion Through Sport

Female swimmer from Special Olympics Malta getting out of the pool
Malta to welcome athletes from across Europe and beyond for a major international swimming event from 10 to 14 September 2026
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𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode 15: Novie channels her inner Beyoncé

𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode 15: Novie channels her inner Beyoncé
Grab your sparkliest boots and head to the nearest DMV 👢🚙✨ On today's episode of Novie Knows, Novie channels her inner Beyoncé alongside media personality and advocate Paris McTizic. Then, strut down the runway with us at Fia's Fabulous Finds! And Beyoncé, if you're watching ... just know we tried our best.Download the Transcript
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“It is All About Inclusion” – Toyota Motor Europe Support for Sweden Invitational Games 2026

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The Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026, which concluded on Sunday, is yet another flagship event in our region that Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has put considerable support behind.
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Kenya

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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.
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