Stories
These global stories are about the power of Special Olympics to inspire hope, confidence and courage. Special Olympics changes the lives of our athletes with intellectual disabilities but also our coaches, families, volunteers and others who have the opportunity to take part.
Mackenzie Beauvais-Nikl Shines as A Leader in Authority Magazine Article about Her Historic Appointment
Authority Magazine profiles Special Olympics Colorado Co-Chair Mackenzie Beauvais-Nikl.
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Media Registration Now Open for World Winter Games 2022!
As the registration portal for media to attend the Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan opens, our Games Ambassador as well as national and regional leaders invite journalists from across the world to sign up. Media interest is expected to be high for what may be one of the very first post-pandemic global sporting competitions!
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Tennis Challenge Celebrates Eunice Kennedy Shriver
The ‘Tennis Challenge in Celebration of Eunice 100’, led by Special Olympics Hungary, has launched to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of our founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
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On May 20th: Spotlight on the Importance of Emotional Well-Being: Inaugural Mental Health Action Day
Special Olympics is proud to be an inaugural partner of Mental Health Action Day and to promote Strong Minds tools that can help athletes improve their emotional wellness.
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Sibling Bonds through the Ages: Reflecting on the Life of Betty Sue Rogers
Family members reflect on how Special Olympics improved Betty Sue and her family's lives.
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10 Tips from Special Olympics Athletes on How to Make Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics Inclusive
Special Olympics and Jefferson Health partnered to create a video on how to create an inclusive environment within a COVID-19 vaccine clinic.
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Parsons and Special Olympics Working to Create Sustainable Change in Inclusive Apparel
Most mainstream brands and fashion designers have not delved into adaptive fashion.
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Special Olympics Clue on Jeopardy!
There are many television game shows in the world, but few are as popular and influential as Jeopardy! It was an honor for Special Olympics to be included as a clue in the episode that aired on May 11, 2021.
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Special Olympics Athlete Chris Nikic Wins Laureus Sporting Moment of the Year Award
Special Olympics Athlete Chris Nikic Wins Laureus Sporting Moment award.
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Rodney Hankins Adds Spirit to Coaching Special Olympics
Special Olympics New York Rodney Hankins shifted his focus to coaching after many years of competing.
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Inclusion Revolution Breakthrough Led by Special Olympics Morocco
The Play Unified: Learn Unified project in Morocco is driving inclusive education policy.
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Youth Leaders from Egypt Strengthen Bond Through Unified Fitness Challenge
In February 2021, Youth Leaders in Egypt planned and participated in the country's first ever Unified Fitness Challenge.
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