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Community Impact

Natalia Vodianova Joined Unified Football Match on Red Square

By Maria Rakova, July 12, 2018
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The Special Olympics International Board of Directors member was among the celebrities and athletes who took part.
Athletes

Danish Athlete Addresses Experts at Council of Europe Seminar

By Martha Jo Braycich, December 19, 2017
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Martin Nielsen spoke to disability experts during a seminar organized by the Council of Europe and Danish Ministry of Social Affairs.
Community Impact

Unified Sports Experience Featured Lots of Star Power

By Freddie B. of Specialneeds.com, March 22, 2017
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Dr. Timothy Shriver and his wife Linda Potter took to the hockey rink in a USE event.
Athletes

Sports Illustrated Features Photo of Special Olympics Athlete in its "Year in Pictures"

Athlete Mitchell Betsworth deadlifts on stage at the 2018 USA Games.
Special Olympics Iowa athlete and USA Games powerlifting competitor Mitchell Betsworth will have his photo from the USA Games as part of Sports Illustrated’s Year in Pictures in their 12/17/18 issue.
In the News

First Day of Competition Highlights

Arial shot of female player shooting for the hoop; 9 other players accompany her on the court along with three officials and spectators can be seen int he background.
The first day of competition, 15 March, at the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi kicked off with a number of notable firsts.
In the News

Dynamic Duo from Florida Featured on GMA

Brittany hugging her fiance Ryan on the tennis court
Brittany Tagliareni and Ryan Smith are not just mixed doubles tennis partners. They are also a couple off the court, engaged to be married.
In the News

UNICEF Kosovo Supports Young Athletes in Kosovo

By Ecem Acar, May 25, 2017
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UNICEF Kosovo agreed to help ensure that children with intellectual disabilities are involved in inclusive play and sport activities.
In the News

How Forest Hills Eastern High School Stood Out

By Brad Lake, November 06, 2017
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The school was selected as the first school in Michigan to be a Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools National Banner program.
Press Releases

Nokona Celebrates 100 Years with Celebrity Glove Auction Supporting Special Olympics

3 multi-colored baseball gloves next to the logos of Nokona and Special Olympics
[Phoenix – March 26, 2026] Nokona, the iconic American-made ball glove company, in collaboration with Special Olympics, announces an online auction of exclusive baseball gloves.
Community Impact

Charita Boseman Leads with Kindness and Bold Passion

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As Special Olympics celebrates Black History Month, we are spotlighting some of our staff to learn about their journey with Special Olympics and share insights into what the month means to them.
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