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A large group of athletes and Special Olympics representatives stand in a circle clapping with joyful expressions on their faces.
Taylor Mackenzie showing off her medal.
Athletes

“An Amazing Feeling”—Swimmer Wins Gold, Twice

"Nobody judges me or my disability. It's where I feel happy and can be myself."
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Kenyan Football team celebrating on the field.
Athletes

A Tale of Two Goalkeepers as Kenya Women’s Football Team Clinches Gold

“All Inclusive,” goalkeeper Marystella Ndolwa, one of the athletes profiled in the film, was hesitant to make any predictions about Special Olympics Kenya women’s football/soccer team’s upcoming match.
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Two athletes engage on the mats at a judo competition.
Athletes

Head-to-Head in Judo

“It feels wonderful!” That’s what Mostafa Abdelmaguid from Special Olympics Egypt had to say about participating in his first World Games.
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Two judo athletes with their arms entwined during match.
Athletes

From Watching in the Corner to Competing at Special Olympics World Games: Alla Makarova Makes an Impact in Berlin

Alla Makarova is an Special Olympics Uzbekistan athlete who had a unique way of entering her field of sport.
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Heidi Kuder, Natascha Wermelskirchen and Tamara Röske sitting next to one another as they pose for photos.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Model for VOGUE Germany

This excerpt is from the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023’s article, “Our athletes model for VOGUE Germany.”
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Judoka's face lights up with a joyful smile as she celebrates
Athletes

Andżelika Stachowiak’s Aims High Ahead Of Her Second World Games

Polish judoka wants “to be the best” in Berlin
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A group of people standing behind A-Board signage and a badminton court with large buildings in the backdrop.
Athletes

Badminton Community Rallying Together Ahead of Special Olympics World Games Berlin

Special Olympics programs and badminton Member Associations are working hard in close collaboration preparing athletes to shine on the world stage at the Special Olympics World Games badminton competition in Berlin this June.
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Young woman on her bike.
Athletes

World Games Spotlight: Ella Curtis, Great Britain

It's been a hard road for Ella to become a cycling champion—literally. At age six, she had a traumatic fall from her bike; for years, the fear of falling and of the pain never left her. Ella, who has Down syndrome, was terrified and would shake with fear at even the suggestion of a bike ride.
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Three images: (Left) athlete swimming; (middle) man walking with his bike; (right) man finishing a run.
Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Compete in the Second Challenge Family Triathlon Series

The second annual Special Olympics European Triathlon Open Competition, as part of the Challenge Family Triathlon Series and hosted by Special Olympics Slovakia, took place this past weekend 18 – 22 May in Samorin, Slovakia.
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Zana (second from left) and Biljana (right) stand with students.
Athletes

Developing Young Athletes in Montenegro: Zana and Biljana’s Story

Two kindergarten teachers in Montenegro are showing the benefits of the Young Athletes program in their community.
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A smiling young man carrying a torch in his left hand.
Athletes

Special Olympics Malta Athlete Gilmour Borg Shines as a Leader

“Nothing is more important to me than representing Special Olympics”
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Grace Payne passing the ball during a basketball game.
Athletes

Leading the Way to an Inclusive World: Meet Grace

Want to be a better advocate and ally? Here are her insights:
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