Community Impact
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.
2018 SOEA Regional Floorball Coach Training Hosted by Special Olympics Korea
During the five-day-training, the coaches developed their skills and shared the technical know-how together through interaction.
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Joyful Celebrations Mark Special Olympics 50th in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is among the programs across Europe Eurasia going all out to celebrate 50 years of Special Olympics this summer!
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Polish Post Celebrates #SpecialOlympics50!
In Poland, the whole country is getting involved in Special Olympics 50th celebrations – including the postal service.
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Ricky Rubio Announced as Special Olympics Global Ambassador
NBA star signed up at a ceremony in Barcelona’s Pabellón Olímpico del Club Joventut Badalona, where he began his professional career.
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Volunteer's Small Gesture Made a Big Difference
Kera Johnson stepped in to help an athlete in need and, in the process, showed what the spirit of volunteering is all about.
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Special Olympics Bosnia and Herzegovina and University Take Big Step
This collaboration is expected to have a major impact on the health of Special Olympics athletes and could reach about 20,000 people.
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Special Olympics Korea Held National Weight Lifting Championship
Around 120 participants including 34 athletes with intellectual disabilities took part in the competition.
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Special Olympics Unified Volleyball Takes Serbia by Storm
Eleven teams comprising 110 athletes descended on Serbia for the Special Olympics European Unified Volleyball Tournament.
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British Youth Leaders Embrace the Power of Inclusion
William Browning and his sister Jemima Browning from North Yorkshire are using their skills to create a more inclusive future.
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2018 Special Olympics European Football Week Held in Cyprus
More than 65 athletes from Special Olympics Cyprus and over 20 partners / volunteers participated in the Unified Football Project.
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Made For Each Other- A Brother and Sister Tale
From riding bikes, playing basketball and enjoying a game of hide and go seek, there is nothing like having a sibling to have fun with.
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Special Olympics South Africa Hosted 2018 Swimming Competition
The two days of swimming went well and it was an amazing experience for the athletes.
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