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.
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!
Learn More About the IKEA Foundation 2017 Let'sPlay Campaign
The 2017 IKEA Good Cause campaign specifically focused on children’s right to play and develop. This video unveiled that campaign.
Frank Stephens Takes On Ann Coulter Over Derogatory Term
Special Olympics athlete John Franklin "Frank" Stephens spoke out against the use of derogatory language in this CNN interview.
Avril Lavigne - Fly Official Video
This video was created by Avril Lavigne and Special Olympics in celebration of the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015.
Microsoft Cloud Helps Special Olympics Redefine Winning
This ad shows how the tech giant is working to help track our athlete performance and more.
Athletes "Reach Up" for a Unified World at 2015 World Games
To celebrate the 2015 Special Olympics World Games, a star-studded team was assembled to record this unified song and video.
Rise Up: Highlights of the 2015 World Summer Games
Special Olympics World Games LA2015 aired this during the World Games Closing Ceremonies at LA Coliseum.