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.
European Football Week #EFW2021
From 23 to 30 September, thousands of participants across 40 countries took part in safe, local events to mark European Football Week 2021 #EFW2021, supported by UEFA.
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Special Olympics Shines at New York Fashion Week 2021 with #BeBrave Collection
Celebrity Photographer Nigel Barker hosts Special Olympics New York and Parsons School of Design students at New York Fashion Week photoshoot.
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Elisabeth Röhm Shares Her Passion for Special Olympics
Though she's since learned that a distant aunt was once a participant in Special Olympics, Röhm tells Yahoo Life that what drew her to the movement and its year-round programs was both its empowerment of athletes with intellectual disabilities and its guiding principles.
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Special Olympics UAE, Special Olympics Kuwait Sign Mou in Preparation for World Winter Games Kazan 2022
Special Olympics UAE, Special Olympics Kuwait Sign MoU in preparation for World Winter Games Kazan 2023.
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Special Olympics Africa Partners With Sport For Development In Africa For Inclusion
Special Olympics Africa partners with Sport For Development in Africa for Inclusion.
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Special Olympics Partners With Microsoft In Gaming For Inclusion Event
The following is an excerpt from the article titled Special Olympics Begin Inclusive Esports Initiative published by DBLTAP.
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Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan postponed to January 2023
Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan postponed to January 2023.
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Sports Illustrated Reports on Drew McIntyre Becoming a Special Olympics Champion Ambassador
The following is an excerpt from the article titled Drew McIntyre on Working with Special Olympics: ‘The Positivity and Enthusiasm Has Changed My Life’ published by Sports Illustrated.
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Exceptional Parent Magazine Features Special Olympics Fit 5 Workout and Nutrition Tips
Exceptional Parent Magazine featured a four station circuit workout created with the Special Olympics Fit 5 program.
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The First Special Olympics World Championship DanceSport Was a Success!
Congratulations to the athletes, staff, volunteers and family members who took part in the first-ever Special Olympics World Championship DanceSport competition!
Special Olympics Mauritius Athlete Will Compete at Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020
Special Olympics Mauritius athlete, Eddy Capdor, will compete in track and field during the Paralympic Games in long jump.
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Join The Ireland Funds in supporting Special Olympics
The Ireland Funds chooses Special Olympics as it's charity of the year.
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