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.
Man with Intellectual Disability Remains on Death Row Despite Ruling
The Supreme Court should block the execution of a Texas man with intellectual disability—again, a Los Angeles Times op-ed by Timothy Shriver.
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Creating Inclusion Through Tennis
The five-day event, hosted in the Dominican Republic was the largest unified tennis event held globally.
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Special Olympics & WWE Get HYPED During Last Stop on European Tour
“Because when WWE and Special Olympics get together, WE GET HYPED!”
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2023 Berlin World Games Announced
Johanna Pramstaller, Special Olympics Austria, was excited to announce that the 2023 World Games will be held in Berlin, Germany.
The Global Athlete Congress – Leaders for Inclusion
Special Olympics, in partnership with Kantar, conducted research on the role of attitudes in promoting inclusion in friendships, communities, health, education, and jobs.
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Stepping into the Ring for Inclusion in Cologne
WWE hosted a much-anticipated tryout for their NXT program, and our Special Olympics Deutschland athletes had the opportunity to participate right alongside them!
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Inclusive Health Can Prevent Diabetes and Save Lives
Mallory Morris is a twenty-four year old Special Olympics who competes in volleyball, basketball, softball, and track and field in her hometown of Manhattan, Kansas.
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Dilek Sabancı, Honorary Chairwoman of Special Olympics Turkey, receives Let’s Talk About It Award
Dilek Sabancı, Honorary Chairwoman of Special Olympics Turkey, received an award honouring her inspirational efforts to combat taboos and stigmas around women’s health at the recent 2018 "Let's Talk" event in Antalya, Turkey.
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Special Olympics GB & WWE Team Up Against Bullying in Manchester
“People have bullied me for how I look or because of disabilities. But Play Unified is helping people come together and build confidence…”
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Leadership Conference: An Opportunity to Engage and Learn
Listen and learn was how Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Regional President & Managing Director, David Evangelista described the Leadership Conference 2018 “Inclusion in Motion”.
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Leadership Conference 2018: Facts and Figures!
Some interesting facts and figures that emerged from the Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Leadership Conference 2018 “Inclusion in Motion.”
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"I stand here before you as a leader"
“I stand here before you as a leader”—there was no doubting the truth of that statement from Kiera Byland.
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