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.
New PSA Features Athletes From Around the World
Special Olympics International is launching a new public service announcement, as part of “The Revolution Is Inclusion” campaign.
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Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan Celebrates One Year to Go AND New Partner!
With one year to go to Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan 2022, Russian Railways have become an official partner of the Games!
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Special Olympics Thailand Releases Inspirational Music Video
Two of Thailand’s most popular artists came together to create a music video inspired by the spirit of Special Olympics athletes who bravely face challenges in their lives, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s Grandchildren Celebrate her Legacy in Video Series
As part of Special Olympics’ year-long celebration of our founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s centennial (#EKS100), Fox Sports Radio host, Kelsey Nicole Nelson speaks with those who knew her best.
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Special Olympics Global Ambassador Yang Yang on ‘Legends Live On’
Special Olympics Global Ambassador Yang Yang in a new episode of the Olympic Channel’s ‘Legends Live On’ series.
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Special Olympics Unified Sports® Educational Video Launched
Special Olympics has launched a Unified Sports® educational video to help raise understanding of Unified Sports.
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United Airlines Hires Special Olympics Athletes in Denver
Special Olympics corporate sponsor, United Airlines, has hired Special Olympics athletes in Denver as part of their team.
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Global Ambassador Didier Drogba Spends Holiday Season Giving Back to Special Olympics Cote d’Ivoire
Global Ambassador Didier Drogba celebrated the 2022 Holiday season giving back to Special Olympics Cote d’Ivoire.
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Marathon Swimmer Joel Matos Set for 4th Annual Brazadas por la Inclusión
Matos will lead the Brazadas por la Inclusión (Strokes for Inclusion) swimming event and the general public will be able to support and participate in a virtual manner.
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Special Olympics UAE and Expo 2020 Dubai Sign MoU to Promote Athletic Participation of People of Determination
Local program of SO MENA, Special Olympics UAE, signed a new MOU to promote the athletic abilities of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Special Olympics’ Unified Schools Model—the Key to Transformational Inclusion in Schools
Today Special Olympics releases research showing how their Unified Schools model removes one of the greatest barriers—negative attitudes and behaviors—for students with intellectual disability (ID) and improves the education of all students.
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216 Host Towns Selected for 2023 Berlin World Games
Today, the Berlin Local Organizing Committee announced its Host Town Program, the largest communal inclusion project in Germany’s history.
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