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Every day, our athletes inspire people everywhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential. Learn more about the power Special Olympics has to make real change all around the world.
Runners in yellow reflective vests run besides law enforcement officers down a road in a rural setting.
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Special Olympics Mongolia Law Enforcement Torch Run
To celebrate the 50 year anniversary of Special Olympics, Special Olympics Mongolia held the first Law Enforcement Torch Run on June 30, 2018.
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Attendees of the Special Olympics Family Forum in Xi'An, China are in a group, six males and females in the front row and six in the back row, the back row is making a heart shape with the their hands and arms above their head with the person next to them. A young man in the front is holding a poster with notes and a drawing of two hands inside a heart.
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Special Olympics Family Forum
Special Olympics (SO) Family Forum was successfully held in Xi'an, China, between July 10th – 12th, 2018.
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FWD group representatives and Special Olympics Hong Kong representatives pose around a large gold colored medallion in front of a back drop sponsored by FWD and Special Olympics Hong Kong that reads: FWD X Special Olympics Hong Kong Partnership Kick-off Ceremony
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Special Olympics 50th Anniversary Celebration: FWD and Special Olympics Hong Kong announce 3-year partnership
FWD Group (“FWD”) and Special Olympics Hong Kong (SOHK) join hands for a long-term partnership to support young people with intellectual disabilities.
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Chicago Cubs Pitcher, Kyle Hendricks, stands with athletes and two Celebrity Sweat celebrities after participating in Yoga. Athletes are in shorts and a red shirt that reads Keep Calm and Live Unified and some of the athletes have medals around their necks. Kyle in all blue and white tights has a medal around his neck.
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Choosing a Fit Life: Every Day Counts
SO athlete Daniel Smrokowski, Chicago Cubs Kyle Hendricks and his wife Emma Hendricks shared their motivations and daily routines.
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Two SO Fit coaches in red shirts and black athletic bottoms, standing above athletes that are laying on the floor that are performing chest presses with light weights.
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Inclusive Fitness Benefits Everyone
It is well documented that people with intellectual disabilities are less active than the general population.
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Two young men, Jeroen Cauven and Jamel El Aouni sit across from one another at a table discussing dating tips at the First Aid for Dating station that was additionally offered at the Healthy Athletes venue during the Special Olympics Netherlands National Games. A young female listens in and three individuals sit int he background having a separate conversation.
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Health focus: Learning about sexual health & dating at the Special Olympics Netherlands National Games
During the Special Olympics (SO) Netherlands National Games, athletes had the opportunity to learn more about sexual health and dating.
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Special Olympics Youth Innovation Grant Winners Announced
More than 100 youth leaders with and without intellectual disabilities are the inaugural recipients of Special Olympics Youth Innovation grants.
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Dr Steven Perlman standing next to Special Olympics Athlete Dustin Plunkett with their arms around one antoher smiling
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Better Health Starts with Healthy Athletes
How important is it to get a second opinion? Ask any of the over 1.7 million athletes screened by the Special Olympics Health Program.
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Health Focus: Welcome to Slovenia’s Inclusive Summer Health Camp!
A holistic approach to healthy eating, movement, positive self-image and strengthening social interactions was the main emphasis of the recent Inclusive Summer Health Camp in Rogla, Slovenia.
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Health Focus: Building Healthy Communities
Every day fantastic, innovative work is happening within the health sphere in Special Olympics – contributing to our Inclusion Revolution! One fine example is the Healthy Communities programme.
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Malaki: From Chains to 2019 World Games
From chained in a refugee camp to freedom on the playing field, Malaki is ready to show the world his talents and gifts
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NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Basketball Game
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Changing Society by Changing Attitudes
When society underestimates the capabilities of people with intellectual disabilities, opportunities are lost. We're working to change those minds.
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