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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.

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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WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre named Special Olympics Champion Ambassador

Ahead of the 2021 WWE SummerSlam in Las Vegas, Special Olympics officially announced WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre as a Special Olympics Champion Ambassador.
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Special Olympics Asia Pacific Celebrates Milestones of Young Athletes In New Campaign

Special Olympics Asia Pacific celebrates young athletes in a new campaign.
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USA Today Honored Rising Junior Jake Blatnica As Special Olympics Athlete Of The Year

USA TODAY honored Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete, Jake Blatnica, rising Junior at Natick High School, Natick, MA, as Special Olympics Athlete of the Year which is part of their USA TODAY High School Sports Awards.
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USA Today Sports Celebrates the Legacy of Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver

USA Today Sports Celebrates the Legacy of Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver
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Russia welcomes its first ever Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Council

Earlier this year, Special Olympics Russia convened its first-ever Athlete Leadership Council as part of the country’s pioneering Leadership Project involving athletes, coaches and families!
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