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SPECIAL OLYMPICS - SOWWG 2017
Community Impact

2017 World Winter Games Were a Media Hit

Spreading the Special Olympics message of acceptance and inclusion remains one of our movement's core objectives.
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Community Impact

Fans Bring Chants, Clangs and Gongs for Special Olympics Athletes

Attendees at the World Winter Games heard a different kind of music resounding across those Austrian Alps.
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Community Impact

Graz Sparkled At Special Olympics Dance Contest

The event was sold out and packed with family, friends and fans all there to support their dancers.
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Community Impact

The One-Man Teams of Special Olympics

Armenia and FYR Macedonia were the two smallest delegations in Special Olympics Winter Games in Austria - with one participant each.
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Strong Minds Program Giving Athletes the Tools To Succeed

Program aims to teach athletes mental exercises and provide resources to increase relaxation and stress management skills.
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Athletes

Gold Medal Snowboarder Andre Berg Takes Life in Stride

Andre Berg won gold in Snowboarding Super G 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games. Learn how an accident spurred him to compete.
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Community Impact

Teaches Used School of Special Olympics to Teach Support

At World Games, teachers decided to have a different kind of lesson. One that teaches equality and how to support and help each other.
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Athletes

Special Olympics Unified Sports Training Pays Off for Ice Dancers

The audience were treated to a beautiful display when Denis Bragin and Yekaterina Kirdyayeva took to the ice. Read about their journey.
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Athletes

The Special Bond Behind Erika Kalin's Incredible Performance

Erika Kalin listens for one voice when she competes—her training guide Reinhart Shultz. Read about their incredible connection.
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In the News

2017 Flame of Hope Lighting Ceremony

See highlights from the flame lighting ceremony that preceded the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games.
In the News

2017 World Winter Games: I’m Going to Austria!

From our partners at ESPN: A look at of some of the athletes who went to World Winter Games in Austria!
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Community Impact

Swiss-Ski President Signs Deal With Special Olympics Switzerland

The convention shall promote inclusive sports and training offerings within the Swiss-Ski association.
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