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.
Special Olympics Takes Strides Toward Virtual Inclusion on Global Running Day
This article was authored by a Unified writing team (writers with and without an intellectual disability). Jerry Holy is Special Olympics Virginia athlete and Specialist at Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools®. Scott George is the Manager for University Engagement at Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools.
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Special Olympics Stands for Inclusion
In response to protests across the U.S. supporting social justice for African Americans
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Pioneering Programme to Support Young Athletes in Montenegro
"Thank you for thinking of us … The whole family is thrilled and we cannot wait to start training."—this was the enthusiastic feedback of Sanja Šćekić, mother of eight-year-old years old Tara from Podgorica when they recently received a #YoungAthletesAtHome or #MladiSportistiDoma package!
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Special Olympics Stories Continue to Boost Morale Internally and Externally Through Strategic Messaging and Brand Placement
Jason Teitler, Special Olympics Senior Vice-President of Global Communications and Brand explains the many benefits of earned media even during a changed media landscape caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Special Olympics Netherlands launches Exercise App
Not knowing the disruption and destruction that the Coronavirus was to cause, in late 2019, the Special Olympics Netherlands team began developing an app to support athletes to stay fit and healthy at home.
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WWE Superstar Becky Lynch Highlights School of Strength in Sports Illustrated Interview
While WWE Superstar Becky Lynch recounted her momentous year to Sports Illustrated, she highlighted her participation in the Special Olympics School of Strength fitness campaign and why working with the organization is so important to her.
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USA Today Sports Highlights Chris Nikic, Special Olympics Florida Athlete, and His IRONMAN Quest
This is an excerpt from the USA Today article titled “Special Olympian Chris Nikic trains to be first person with Down syndrome to complete Ironman.”
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American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry Webinar: COVID-19 and People with ID: Special Olympics Responds
The American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry (AADMD) recently invited Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Special Olympics Chief Health Officer, to keynote a webinar titled COVID-19 and People with ID: Special Olympics Responds.
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ESPN on Staying Fit During COVID-19 with WWE Superstar Becky Lynch
In a recent interview with ESPN, WWE Superstar Becky Lynch explains why engaging with Special Olympics is important to her, and why she worked with athletes on the School of Strength fitness campaign
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Special Olympics Chief Health Officer on the challenges coronavirus poses for people with disabilities
“At Special Olympics, when we can’t be in our competitions and our events, we still are everyday connecting with our athletes to make sure they aren’t socially isolated,” said Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Chief Health Officer for Special Olympics during an interview with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports.
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The Mission of Inclusion Includes Digital Accessibility for All
Global Accessibility Awareness Day recognizes the need to make digital tools and information available to people of all abilities. Digital accessibility is more important than ever to keep people informed, connected and active during these uncertain times due to the effects of the COVID-19 virus.
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Down the Road. Aventura: Reality TV Adventure for Special Olympics Romania
Ahead of the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2020, a few lucky athletes from Romania embarked on the journey of a lifetime. They became the stars of Down the Road. Aventura, an adventure reality TV programme hosted by well-known Romanian TV personality Mircea Radu.
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