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.
Special Olympics Board Chair Tim Shriver Sits Down with ABC News
On site at the Special Olympics USA Games 2022 in Orlando, Florida, ABC News speaks with Special Olympics Board Chair Tim Shriver about the positive impact Special Olympics has spread around the globe.
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AIPS Media Shares Report on Historic Special Olympics Sprint Triathlon
The following is an excerpt from the article by Special Olympics Sports Manager Kester Edwards titled Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Athletes Make History in Challenge Family Triathlon Series published by AIPS International Sports Press Association.
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Sports Illustrated Gets a Peak into Drew McIntyre’s Affinity for Special Olympics
The following is an excerpt from the article titled Drew McIntyre Remains Laser Focused on Roman Reigns published by Sports Illustrated.
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Malta Hosts First International Special Olympics Event in Europe Since Pandemic
Welcoming athletes to compete in six different sports disciplines: aquatics, athletics, bocce, bowling, football, and table tennis.
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MSN Features Special Olympics Athletes During NFL Draft
The following is an excerpt from the article titled Another Special Olympics Day at the NFL Draft, published by MSN.
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Host Towns, Delegations Matched Ahead of 2023 Special Olympics World Games Berlin
Berlin will play the role of conductor for the 2023 Special Olympics World Games, but the entire nation of Germany will take part in the orchestra.
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European Football Week #EFW2022
Over 35,000 participants across 45 countries participated in football events from 20 to 29 May to mark the new edition of European Football Week #EFW2022, supported by UEFA.
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Inclusion on Display at the Badminton World Federation’s 10th Members’ Forum and Annual General Meeting
11 May 2022 – Last week, Special Olympics participated in the Badminton World Federation’s 10th Members’ Forum and Annual General Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand.
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Special Olympics & Parsons School of Design Spring 2022
The Spring 2022 class focused on designing competition wear for Powerlifting and Swimming.
Preparations for Unified Cup Draw Ceremony Underway
The Unified Cup kicks off on 31 July, but on 13 May, the 24 delegations traveling to Detroit will find out which teams they will compete against in the group stage.
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