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.
Fansided Covers Unified Sports as a Family Affair
Fansided recently covered the Special Olympics Australia women’s basketball team’s participation in the inaugural Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cupin Puerto Rico. The following is an excerpt from thearticle titled How One Family Is Changing Basketball in Australia with Unified Sports.
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Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Renew Partnership with Toyota Motor Europe to Continue Advancing Inclusion Through Unified Sports
Special Olympics and TME partner up to expand Unified sports across Europe and Eurasia through December 2027.
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Loretta Claiborne Named Special Olympics Advisor to CEO
At Special Olympics, athletes are at the core of our leadership. Their voice and example guide the movement in every way. That’s why we are thrilled to announce Loretta Claiborne as our new Senior Advisor to the CEO, Athlete Experience.
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Sports Illustrated Captured the Action at Virginia School Honored for Inclusion
On a day full of inclusion, education and sport, Sports Illustrated covered the ceremony when Bush Hill Elementary School in Alexandria, VA was named an Unified Champion School by Special Olympics.
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Now Open: Media Registration for Unified Football World Cup
Media registration for the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 has officially opened.
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Special Olympics Named Finalist for 2026 Cynopsis Sports Award
Coverage of the 2026 Special Olympics 3x3 Basketball Tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico has been named a finalist in the Sports Social Impact Initiative category at the 2026 Cynopsis Sports Awards.
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FanSided Reports on Impact of Special Olympics Coaches in the Community
The first in a series of stories from FanSided about the power and impact of Special Olympics Coaches on athletes and the community.
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Disability Scoop Reports on the Power of Unified Sports
Disability Scoop reported on how Special Olympics Unified Sports and Unified Champion Schools are benefiting students with and without intellectual disabilities.
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Global Coalition is Transforming Schools and Changing Lives
When the Philippines joined the Global Coalition for Inclusion, it marked a significant milestone for the Asia Pacific region and reinforced a growing commitment to inclusive education.
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Special Olympics x Michael Phelps Foundation: Make Every Race Count
The Make Every Race Count campaign was created to help swimmers turn their failure into success.
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Redefining What’s Possible
In the crowd, family, friends, and fans cheer loudly because Jeff Greene has arrived at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games.
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Tom Golisano Named to the Chronicle of Philanthropy's Top Philanthropists List
Tom Golisano has once again been named to the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s annual Philanthropy 50 list, ranking 12th among the nation’s leading donors and marking his fifth appearance on the Top 50 list.
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