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 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.
Strong Minds Program Giving Athletes the Tools To Succeed
Program aims to teach athletes mental exercises and provide resources to increase relaxation and stress management skills.
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2017 Flame of Hope Lighting Ceremony
See highlights from the flame lighting ceremony that preceded the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games.
2017 World Winter Games: I’m Going to Austria!
From our partners at ESPN: A look at of some of the athletes who went to World Winter Games in Austria!
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Newly elected inclusive committee 'hits the ground running'
In December 2016 the newly elected regional inclusive Youth Activation Committee met for the first time in Frankfurt, Germany to discuss how to develop youth engagement in their own programs and throughout Europe-Eurasia.
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Special Olympics World Games 2019 in Abu Dhabi
For the first time, Special Olympics World Games will be held in the Middle East. Let the countdown begin!