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.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Receives Arthur Ashe Award For Courage at The 2017 ESPYS
Watch Tim Shriver accept the award on his mother's behalf and call out the work that still needs to be done.
Brendan West Found Happiness on a Basketball Court
Brendan West’s life has been anything but “normal” since the day he was born. Find out how basketball has helped him with that.
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How Thomas Shimoda Skates Past Adversity
Thomas is fast on the ice-- really fast. At 24 years old, he has put many struggles behind him. Learn more about him.
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Special Olympics Athlete Stephanie Ching Becomes an Advocate
She met with members of Congress, including House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, to advocate on behalf of Special Olympics.
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Why Coaches Asked Matthew Grabowski to Join a Leadership Team
The role means he is involved in solutions to make all aspects of the program better for athletes. Learn how he got there.
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Special Olympics Marks 17th European Football Week
The goal: demonstrate to the world that inclusion through sport is achievable.
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UNICEF Kosovo Supports Young Athletes in Kosovo
UNICEF Kosovo agreed to help ensure that children with intellectual disabilities are involved in inclusive play and sport activities.
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Training Camp in Palestine Helps Prepare Athletes
It featured bocce, five-a-side football and table tennis with the participation of seven sub programs.
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Flame of Hope Travels to Alaskan Special Olympics Facility
It was also carried through towns from the temperate rain forests and coast of the southeast, to the frozen tundra of the north.
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Global Forum on Inclusion During #Austria2017
See highlights and hear from the guests and officials who attended the 2017 forum funded by the European Union.
2017 Winter Games Athletes Delivered in Extraordinary Fashion
"Athletes from across Europe Eurasia came to these Games to showcase their talents, their passion and the results of their hard work."
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2017 World Games: A Look Back
Around the globe, the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria were known as the "Heartbeat for the World." See why.