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.
Remembering Troy Daniels: The Catalyst of a Campaign
Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Timothy Shriver honored Special Olympics Vermont soccer player Troy Daniels in a moving tribute after Troy passed away at the age of 40 due to a lifelong battle with heart disease.
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BBC Features Special Olympics Roller-skating Champion in ‘India Sportswoman of the Year’ series
BBC Features Special Olympics Roller-skating Champion in ‘India Sportswoman of the Year’ series.
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Tennis Star Madison Keys Surprises Special Olympics New York Athlete Liza Ambrosini
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave a majority of sports and events on hold, Special Olympics launched Call To Action, an initiative to encourage our athletes to remain active and lift their spirits by surprising them with a video call from some of their favorite celebrity supporters.
2020 Special Olympics North America Outstanding Coaches Announced
This article talks about the two coaches that were selected for the SONA outstanding coach award.
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People with Intellectual Disabilities are Almost 6 Times More Likely to Die from COVID-19 than the General Population
Intellectual disability puts individuals at higher risk of dying earlier in life than the general population, for a variety of medical and institutional reasons.
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A Message from NFL Assistant Coach Jennifer King
A Message about inclusion from NFL Assistance Coach Jennifer King.
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Haseeb Abbasi strives for inclusion as an Athlete, Author and now Entrepreneur
Special Olympics athlete and author Haseeb Abbasi shares his inspirational journey to entrepreneurship at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi.
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Special Olympics Athlete from India Shares Leadership Journey in The Playfield Magazine
Shrey Kadian, Special Olympics India, recounts how sports helped him become a leader in The Playfield article.
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FIS and Special Olympics Expand Partnership
The International Ski Federation (FIS) and Special Olympics (SOI) are joining forces to engage athletes with and without intellectual disabilities.
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Timothy Shriver Lists 5 Actionable Ways to Improve U.S. Schools
Timothy Shriver's interview in Authority Magazine.
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Special Olympics Athlete Finds Motivation in Virtual Events
Amber Gertsch is a very active athlete from Special Olympics Utah. She continues to compete in virtual walking events.
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Celebrating Women's History Day 2021
Video highlighting the increasing number of participation by female athletes.