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 Global Ambassador Joe Haden Speaks to Today Show About Inspiration from His Brother
Special Olympics Global Ambassador Joe Haden Speaks to Today Show About Inspiration from His Brother
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Special Olympics UAE Unified 3x3 Basketball Team Reaches FIBA 3X3 Basketball Tournament Final
Special Olympics United Arab Emirate’s Unified 3x3 Basketball team earned a place in the finals of The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3X3 Basketball tournament organized by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council on Hudayriyat MarVista on 22 October 2021.
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Winter Sport Coaching Guides
The launch of the new and improved Special Olympics Winter Sport Coaching Guides.
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Special Olympics Belgium Receives Grand Effie Award 2021
Special Olympics Belgium receives Grand Effie Award 2021 for Road to Sustained Success project.
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Chris Nikic Spreads Inspiration in His New Book: 1% Better
Chris Nikic spreads inspiration in his new book.
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Style of Sports Gets the Scoop on Parsons Be Brave Photoshoot
The following is an excerpt from the article, Be Brave: Special Olympics X Parson, published by Style of Sport.
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Chris Nikic Entry in Guinness Book of World Records
The following is an excerpt from the article, First Person with Down’s Syndrome to finish an Ironman: Chris Nikic’s Story, published by guinessworldrecords.com.
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SOI Representatives Appraised how Kazan is getting ready for SO World Winter Games
They examined Special Olympics World Winter Games facilities and discussed further steps to prepare for the competitions.
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American Physical Therapy Association Summit Features Keynote Address from Special Olympics Chief Health Officer
Special Olympics Chief Health Officer Dr. Alicia Bazzano addressed members of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) at the Future of Physical Therapy Summit.
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Golisano Foundation Continues to Fund Special Olympics’ Healthy Communities Work
Fansided article about how Special Olympics is supporting emotional health.
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Back to the Pitch with European Football Week 2021!
Special Olympics European Football Week (EFW), supported by Uefa, kicks off on 23 September.
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Tom Golisano Gifts $30 Million to Special Olympics in Organization’s Largest Single Private Contribution
Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Timothy Shriver, took the opportunity to thank Tom Golisano and the Golisano Foundation for the generous gift of $30 million to support the Special Olympics Healthy Communities program.
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