In the News
In every corner of the earth, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. These news stories come from all around the world.
Leading With Joy, Inspiring With Courage
For more than 27 years, Tham Kar Soon has been a cornerstone of Special Olympics Singapore (SOSG), where his passion for bocce has carried him from local practice courts to the global stage.
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From Leadership Academy Graduate to Facilitator: Iris Mercedes Martinez's Continued Impact through Alumni Leadership Network Engagement
After decades of leading teams in Special Olympics Panamá and Latin America, Iris Mercedes Martinez could have stepped away from leadership. Instead, she chose to invest in the next generation of leaders. She joined Special Olympics after an illustrious career in sales & marketing.
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The People Who Made the USA Games
In Minnesota, about 13,000 volunteers filled around 19,000 shifts during the USA Games.
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Media Coverage in Jamaica for the Beach Games is Already Coming In!
The Special Olympics Caribbean Regional Beach Games Jamaica 2026 are just around the corner!
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Special Olympics Netherlands Athlete Seeks Inclusion in New Documentary.
Now available to stream on YouTube is the new Dutch documentary Meer Dan Meedoen (More Than Just Participating) following Special Olympics Netherlands athlete EsmeeAnne.
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Disability Scoop Highlights Special Olympics Research on AI Bias
Disability Scoop featured Special Olympics' recent research examining how artificial intelligence systems can perpetuate bias toward people with intellectual disabilities.
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“Let Me Be Brave in the Attempt”: Leadership Beyond Special Olympics
As the Special Olympics Global Athlete Congress Chair, Kiera Byland has helped ensure athlete voices are heard at the highest levels of the movement.
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Foundation for Lasting Inclusion
In Albania, the road to inclusion isn't always straightforward.
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USA Games Attracts Media Coverage for its Health Work at USA Games
Thank you to the media outlets that elevated Special Olympics Health across earned media, partner content, and owned channels while capturing compelling athlete and volunteer stories during the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
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World Media Celebrates Special Olympics’ Global Week of Inclusion
As Special Olympics celebrates its Global Week of Inclusion from July 20 – 26, media outlets around the world are spotlighting the annual celebration of unity, empowerment and respect.
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Athlete Leaders Don't Just Share Their Stories. They Are Trained to Lead.
When Special Olympics athlete leaders Matthew Fong from Special Olympics Macau and Ron Szeto from Special Olympics Hong Kong stood before more than 300 employees representing six companies in Hong Kong, they weren't there simply to share their personal stories.
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Side by Side: A Sibling Round Table
Across the Special Olympics movement, siblings have always played an important role as supporters, advocates, teammates, and leaders.
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