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.
The Beautiful Game Kicks Off: Paris hosts the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026
The footballs are packed. The boots are laced. From training grounds across the world, 324 footballers from 23 nations will gather at the Charléty Stadium in the ‘City of Light’ between 6-11 July to compete for the coveted title.
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Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation Unite to Provide Content Service During Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026
An experienced team of creators is set to produce high-quality photos, videos and features of the participant delegations during the event from 6 – 11 July.
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A Milestone for Inclusive Health: Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Kicks off at the 2026 USA Games
Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Ribbon Cutting Ceremony marks the opening of Healthy Athletes screenings at the 2026 USA Games in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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ESPN Highlights Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® at USA Games
ESPN visited Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® during the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, speaking with athletes, volunteers, and Special Olympics staff about the seven free, accessible health screening disciplines offered and how each aims to improve athletes’ health and well-being—both for competition and everyday life.
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KARE 11 Spotlights Mental Health at USA Games through Special Olympics Strong Minds
KARE 11 visited Special Olympics Strong Minds to hear from USA Games athletes and volunteers about how the screening aims to address the mental health disparities faced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Kaung’s Path to Empowering Others: Everyone Has a Chance
When you meet Kaung Myat San, the first thing you notice is his smile—warm, genuine, and full of energy. At just 23, he’s already become a role model in his community, proving that with determination and talent, anything is possible.
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From Leadership Development to Organizational Impact
Leadership is not built in isolation. It is developed through learning, collaboration, and a shared commitment to creating meaningful change. That philosophy sits within Special Olympics Leadership Academy.
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LiveNOW from FOX Highlights Special Olympics USA Games
LiveNOW from FOX features an interview with Special Olympics Minnesota athlete and board member David Booth.
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The 2026 Special Olympics MENA Games are Underway!
The city of Sousse, Tunisia, witnessed the official opening of the 2026 10th Special Olympics MENA Games – Beach Sports, bringing together delegations from across the Middle East and North Africa.
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Advancing Inclusion for Rohingya Refugees with Disabilities Through Sport in Bangladesh
A new pledge by Special Olympics Asia Pacific and its partners leverages sport to identify, include, and support Rohingya refugees with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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FanSided Covers the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are finally here!
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Two by Two, AALE Pairs Will Be Everywhere at the USA Games
An Innovative Way for Athlete Leaders to Learn Debuts Today
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