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Down to the Wire at the 2020 NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Basketball Game
Every year, for the past nine years, a select group of talented Special Olympics athletes and basketball superstars past and present, form two teams, lace up and battle it out in the NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Basketball Game!
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‘Pink Panther’ Hagberg Forges an Identity of Her Own after Supreme Slalom Display
With the slalom slopes having become her second home, Swedish alpine skier Aurelia Hagberg showcased not only her talents, but also a custom-made set of ski clothing at the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2020.
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Special Olympics Norway: From gymnast to Head Coach
Katelyn Garbin from Oslo, Norway has grown from a talented young Special Olympics gymnast into Head Coach of the Norwegian Rhythmic Gymnastics team.
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Being a Leader Means Bringing a “Fighting Spirit”!
Speaking at his team’s Gothia Special Olympics Trophy debut in Gothenburg, Special Olympics Sweden athlete, Joakim Lantz discusses what it takes to be a good leader.
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“I’m Not Afraid to Play!”
Kimberley and Rachel, aged 16, are the only two girls on their football squad of ten. They represent a new generation of girls with intellectual disabilities determined to spread their passion for football far and wide!
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“I want to be part of the movement for women’s football”
Suzanne van den Einden-Brok from The Netherlands is both a Special Olympics Athlete Leader and a dedicated footballer. Now she’s combining her talents on a mission open up the beautiful game to ALL women and girls!
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Picture Perfect Pitches
The month of June is an amazing time for Special Olympics footballers and football fans all across the globe.
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British Cycling Star Takes Gold
British cycling star Kiera Byland won a gold medal for Team Great Britain in her opening race at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 on 16 March.
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Splash Brothers of Antwerp Bring Game to Abu Dhabi
Gilles Dupont loves basketball. Even more than that, he loves playing basketball with his brothers and Unified partners, Robin and Floris.
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Meet the World Games Athletes: Shane Baxter
Shane is dedicated, determined, and has his priorities all set out.
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No One Can Make Me Feel Less Than
Guest Submission From Kiera Byland, Special Olympics Great Britain Athlete Leader
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Choose to Include: An End to Discrimination
Peter Kanzunguze Jr. describes his experience of the Global Youth Leadership Forum and how it has empowered him to advocate for an inclusive society!
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