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.
Special Olympics Mauritius Launched Healthy Communities
The program, launched in 2017, aims to expand services via a year-round model that reaches more athletes.
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Special Olympics Switzerland Teams at FIBA Open 2017
The biggest grassroots basketball event in Switzerland, FIBA Open 2017, took over courts in Mies in June.
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Video: Africa’s Triumph at World Winter Games 2017!
One hundred and thirty Special Olympics athletes were representing the Africa region, from 7 countries, in 4 different sports.
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The Joy of Athletes Is Priceless to Swaziland National Director
Babazile Langa oversaw Swaziland's win of the annual President’s Award for outstanding work among the Africa Region’s 21 programs.
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Outgoing Chair of Special Olympics Malawi Honored
Peter Mazunda was been honored with an Award of Service for his many years of contribution to the Special Olympics movement.
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Healthy Athletes Expands to the Baltic States
Our programs have improved the health of our athletes around the globe. In many cases, the programs have profoundly changed lives.
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Showcasing Special Olympics at Global Sports Media Conference
The world of sports journalism was reminded of the power and importance of the Special Olympics at a conference in South Korea.
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Great Britain Celebrates One Year of Play Unified
The campaign has promoted change in more than 200 schools across the country.
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Europe Eurasia Athletes Got Big Homecomings After Winter Games
Just under 1400 triumphant athletes from the Europe Eurasia region arrived back as heroes following the World Winter Games in Austria.
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Egyptian President Honors 2017 World Games Athletes
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi recognized athletes as they brought home an impressive 5 medals in 2017 World Winter Games in Austria.
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MATP Spells Joy
The Motor Activity Training Program works with people with intellectual disabilities who otherwise might not be engaged in sports.
2017 Golisano Global Health Leadership Award Honorees
This is the highest Special Olympics honor for health partners. See who won the inaugural awards, and why their work matters so much.