Stories
These stories are about the power of Special Olympics to inspire hope, confidence and courage. Special Olympics changes the lives of our athletes with intellectual disabilities but also our coaches, families, volunteers and others who have the opportunity to take part.
Special Olympics Oklahoma Fighting Peacocks Playing for Something Larger
It is an overcast sky in the middle of September as the leaves break away from the trees, signaling the changing of seasons. It has been drizzling all morning at Peaks View Park in Lynchburg, Virginia and the in-field dirt has changed into a wet clay-like texture. The Special Olympics Oklahoma Fighting Peacocks and the Special Olympics Maryland Fredrick County Heat will battle for the gold medal in the Unified division of the 2023 Special Olympics North America Softball Championship. That is if the rain holds off just a little longer.
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UNICEF China Partners with Special Olympics East Asia to Promote Inclusion of Children With Disabilities
UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) China signed a memorandum of understanding with Special Olympics East Asia on Monday afternoon to formalize the two organisations’ partnership and enhance collaboration in China.
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Coach Webinar Series 2023, presented by Gallagher
The Special Olympics Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher, is back for 2023!
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Special Olympics North America Championship Wraps up Day Two of Softball Competition
On a crisp and chilly Saturday morning at Peaks View Park in Lynchburg, Virginia, Special Olympics softball teams from across the United States and Canada joined together for the 2023 Special Olympics North America Softball Championship. Teams, both traditional and Unified, started in a round-robin format.
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Special Olympics and the FIBA Foundation Sign New MOU for Inclusion
Special Olympics International and the FIBA Foundation have come together to sign a new two-year MOU, Memorandum of Understanding, as they continue their individual and combined efforts to promote basketball as a tool for social development.
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Special Olympics Indiana Paves the Way with Athlete Internship Program
Part employment opportunity, part learning experience, internships are often an integral part of a person’s career development. Special Olympics Indiana saw an opportunity to provide Special Olympics athletes with this key resume and experience builder through their Athlete Leadership programming.
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Athletes: Jamey’s Story
A Special Olympics St. Kitts and Nevis Athlete Leader brings together students of all abilities through Unified football.
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Hand in Hand for Inclusion: Special Olympics El Salvador’s Story
A Special Olympics Unified School is built on the simple concept that playing together is a quick path to understanding and friendship.
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Victoria Arlen returns to Inclusion Revolution Radio to talk about her experience at World Games Berlin 2023
Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast host, Novie Craven, and co-host, Josh Basile, from accessiBe have teamed up to release a podcast mini-series highlighting the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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SO Senegal Coach Wins Olympic Values Education Program Recognition
"Disability is not a barrier to doing sports. You can live your passion with a disability."
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Chris Nikic Short Documentary Wins International Film Award
A Special Olympics Story: Chris Nikic about Special Olympics Florida athlete Chris Nikic, just won the grand prize at the Budva Sports & Arts Film festival- BSAFF in Montenegro.
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Special Olympics and Ethiopian Airlines Unite for Africa Leadership Conference
Special Olympics Africa Region and Ethiopian Airlines have joined together to put on the 19th annual Africa Leadership Conference from 18-20 September in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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