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A large group of athletes and Special Olympics representatives stand in a circle clapping with joyful expressions on their faces.
A female and male speaker stand at the top of the room addressing a seated audience.
In the News

‘The Kennedy Who Changed the World’ documentary inspires support for Special Olympics GB

A new BBC documentary on how Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver changed the world through sport is inspiring Special Olympics supporters across Great Britain to join the Special Olympics Unified Mile on 26 May 2019.
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A team of female footballers in a blue kit jump in the air on a football pitch.
In the News

Football Fever is Rising Across Europe Eurasia

With football fans counting down the days to kick-off at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Special Olympics is also gearing up for a week-long celebration of the beautiful game.
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A group of people pose for the camera, standing between Special Olympics branding in a school.
In the News

Achieving equality through sport in Serbia

As the first anniversary of Special Olympics’ milestone partnership with Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) draws closer, our teams travelled together to Serbia to explore the impact of the collaboration in schools across the country.
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In the News

European Football Week 2019

Between 25 May and 2 June 2019, 40,000 participants across 50 countries competed in 450 events.
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Volunteers and athletes dance together on the sand at the beach at the 2018 Beach Games in Trinidad.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Volunteers are Everywhere

You can find them at events, in offices and all over social media! Special Olympics volunteers are the motor fueling the movement.
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A group of volunteers crouch on the grass in from of a building. They are smiling and holding a banner that reads 'Better Together' with decorations and two flags.
Community Impact

Kerry Group volunteers: Abu Dhabi will be the most joyous two weeks of my life!

Just in time for the one year anniversary of our partnership, the Kerry Group is sending nine volunteers to the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi!
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Athletes

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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Female power lifter in yellow and black holding a bar on her shoulders, a spotter is behind her.
In the News

First Gold Medal Awarded at World Games

The spirit of competition was in full swing during day one of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi.
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Three brothers from Belgium "Smash Brother" standing side by side with their arms around one another all wearing red Special Olympics Belgium t-shirts.
Athletes

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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In the News

Prince Harry Sends Message of Good Luck to Special Olympics Great Britain Team

The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, has sent a message of good luck to the Special Olympics Great Britain team on the eve of The Special Olympics World Games 2019.
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Julen Lopetegui smiling during an interview.
In the News

Spanish Footballer, Julen Lopetegui, Sends Greetings To Athetes

Julen Lopetegui, Special Olympics Global Ambassador and former Spanish football (soccer) player and manager, wishes good luck to the athletes competing at the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.
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Athletes

Meet the World Games Athletes: Shane Baxter

Shane is dedicated, determined, and has his priorities all set out.
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