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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.

Media and Celebrities Share Unveiling of ‘Yeah, I am Special’ Collection

The two Special Olympics athletes traveled to New York City to see themselves in athletic poses on huge billboards wearing shirts from the ‘Yeah, I am Special’ collection, part of Special Olympics' larger “The Revolution Is Inclusion” campaign.
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Special Olympics Announces the 2023 – 2024 Systems Change in Inclusive Health Subgrant Awardees

Special Olympics, Inc. is part of the movement to improve the physical and social-emotional well-being of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by increasing their inclusion in healthcare, health promotion and disease prevention systems.
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Berlin 2023 Wins German Sustainability Award

Berlin 2023 was nominated in the category of large sporting events which “aims to promote the further development of the idea of sustainability in sports, the sports public and the sports industry.”
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Caitlyn Jenner’s ‘repeated use’ of R-word condemned by Special Olympics: ‘Do better’

The following is an excerpt from Page Six’s article titled, Caitlyn Jenner’s ‘repeated use’ of R-word condemned by Special Olympics: ‘Do better.’
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Unity and Female Empowerment in the Spotlight for the Anniversary Edition of European Basketball Week

More than 250 local and national events will be held across the Europe and Eurasia region as Special Olympics celebrates a milestone EBW edition and a new level of engagement.
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Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Team Gathers in Warsaw

Strategic planning, sports development, marketing and communications were some of the topics discussed during the two-day gathering
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Special Olympics Shares Insights on Pursuing Health Equity at the 2023 American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting

Special Olympics Missouri Athlete and Global Health Messenger Allen Tobin Talks About the Benefits of Healthy Athletes and Inclusive Health at the 2023 APHA Annual Meeting.
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Chile Enters Final Stage of 2027 Special Olympics World Games Bid

Santiago, Chile has advanced to the final stage of host evaluation for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games.
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Special Olympics Calls for Inclusive Access to Diabetes Care on World Diabetes Day

Special Olympics is dedicated to closing the healthcare divide for individuals with IDD by highlighting the significance of diabetes care accessibility and advocating for greater health equity.
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Zhou Guanyu Celebrates Special Olympics in Article by The Players’ Tribune

Our Global Ambassador and #F1 superstar Zhou Guanyu is driving the #InclusionRevolution forwards at lightning speed! Read his compelling and candid story in his own words in The Players’ Tribune.
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Special Olympics International staff member Jason Rogers Honored with Prestigious Laura Lee Leadership Award

On Thursday, October 26th Jason Rogers was honored with the national Laura Lee Leadership Award.
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From Athlete to Coach—A Dream Chasing Story Spanning 40 Years

This excerpt is from Human Race’s article, “From Athlete to Coach – A Dream Chasing Story Spanning 40 Years.”
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