https://www.specialolympics.org/inclusion-in-action/we-are-the-peacemakers 2020-05-26T13:18:22-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_U9HEjzx_g8/hqdefault.jpg We Are the Peacemakers Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver said it best, "Come to our world—where we are free: Free to choose our friends...for we are the peacemakers." Join this peaceful revolution. Sign the Inclusion Pledge! https://www.youtube.com/embed/_U9HEjzx_g8?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Inclusion Athletes https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/2017-flame-of-hope-lighting-ceremony 2020-08-06T09:08:58-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/x3YRkr8h2Lk/hqdefault.jpg 2017 Flame of Hope Lighting Ceremony “The Torch Lighting is the kick-off for us for the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games,” said Mr. Jurgen Winter, President of Special Olympics World Winter Games Austria 2017 Organizing Committee. Look back at highlights from that ceremony. https://www.youtube.com/embed/x3YRkr8h2Lk?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Austria Hellas (Greece) Europe Eurasia Winter World Winter Games Austria Hellas (Greece) Europe Eurasia Austria 2017 In the News https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/2017-world-games-a-look-back 2020-08-06T09:08:32-04:00 https://i.ytimg.com/vi/aSBP9R24X6s/hqdefault.jpg 2017 World Games: A Look Back Around the globe, the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria were known as the "Heartbeat for the World." See why. https://www.youtube.com/embed/aSBP9R24X6s?feature=oembed&autoplay=1 Austria Winter World Winter Games Austria 2017 In the News https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/africas-athlete-officiate-breaks-floor-hockey-record 2017-03-31T14:27:25-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/two-sisters-one-act-of-love-the-birth-of-a-movement 2017-03-31T14:25:28-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/youngest-member-of-bangladesh-team-takes-silver 2017-03-23T16:47:49-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/the-school-of-special-olympics 2017-03-22T09:41:19-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/love-conquers-all 2017-03-22T10:02:42-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/special-olympics-and-music-a-winning-combination 2017-03-24T10:40:46-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/better-when-im-dancing-graz-sparkled-at-special-olympics-dance-contest 2017-03-27T10:51:57-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/fans-bring-cheers-chants-clangs-gongs-and-whirling-support-for-special-olympics-athletes 2017-03-29T09:43:11-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/taking-life-in-stride 2017-03-22T10:39:07-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/to-play-is-to-learn-wash-instruction-in-kenya 2017-03-06T11:18:19-05:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/brents-year-of-firsts 2017-03-06T11:41:44-05:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/seeing-the-world-though-a-different-lens-the-unified-experience 2017-03-21T12:59:36-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/unified-sports-experience-features-star-power 2017-03-22T10:25:01-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/seeing-is-believing 2017-03-21T11:11:34-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/news/the-power-within-strong-minds-program-giving-athletes-the-tools-to-succeed 2017-03-22T11:13:33-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/the-one-man-teams-of-special-olympics 2017-03-22T11:39:23-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/wonsang-finding-success-sharing-success-through-sports 2017-03-06T13:36:06-05:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/from-the-mountains-of-gilgit-to-austria 2017-03-06T15:18:50-05:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/special-olympics-gives-athlete-the-best-feeling-inclusion-wrapped-in-gold 2017-03-22T15:58:36-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/twins-use-special-olympics-world-games-for-school-projects 2017-03-29T16:54:02-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/never-say-never 2017-03-21T17:27:07-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/leadership-shines-in-kenyas-microsoft-mission-3000-athlete 2017-03-06T09:19:24-05:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/world-winter-games-are-a-media-hit 2017-03-31T09:36:01-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/winter-heat 2017-03-23T09:27:00-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/forgetting-the-bombs 2017-03-22T09:30:19-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/about/press-releases/spectacular-ceremony-launches-official-countdown-to-special-olympics-world-games-abu-dhabi-2019 2017-03-25T17:40:45-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/about/press-releases/austria-hands-flame-of-hope-to-abu-dhabi-as-curtain-falls-on-spectacular-world-winter-games 2017-03-07T17:47:13-05:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/about/press-releases/2017-special-olympics-world-games-opening-ceremony-kicks-off-the-worlds-largest-sporting-event-of-the-year 2017-03-18T17:50:19-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/about/press-releases/seven-are-honored-for-pioneering-global-health-work-with-first-ever-golisano-global-health-leadership-awards 2017-03-19T17:56:28-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/about/press-releases/european-union-pledges-6m-to-support-special-olympics-world-winter-games-in-austria 2017-03-14T17:59:54-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/the-flame-of-hope-heralds-the-2017-games 2017-03-02T18:11:03-05:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/about/press-releases/special-olympics-and-best-buddies-international-celebrate-9th-annual-spread-the-word-to-end-the-word-day-on-1-march 2017-03-01T18:18:25-05:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/impact/free-cataract-surgery-from-lions-club-for-kenyas-goal-keeper-at-world-winter-games-2017 2017-03-27T18:20:50-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/special-olympics-around-the-world 2018-08-09T14:54:36-04:00 https://www.specialolympics.org/stories/athletes/international-womens-day 2020-01-29T09:05:05-05:00