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.
Athletes Compete in X-cellent Skiing and Snowboarding at the 2020 X Games
On 23 January, 10 pairs of Special Olympics athletes and professional snowboarders returned for the sixth annual Unified Snowboarding Competition at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado. For the first time ever, six teams of two, including one Special Olympics athlete and one professional skier, competed in the first-ever Unified Skiing Competition at the X Games.
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2020 Xperience Tennis Invitational Brings out the Best
33 of Top Special Olympics North America Tennis Athletes Featured
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It’s Been a Year of Inclusion for Julio
Julio shows that all over the world, people with intellectual disabilities are chipping away at societal barriers and showing what they bring to the table.
Special Olympics Makes History at X Games 2020
For the first year ever, a Unified Ski competition will be part of the line-up of the Special Olympics Unified races at the 2020 X Games.
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Special Olympics Video Nominated for the 2020 Sharecare Video Awards
Vote Now for the Dr. Steven Perlman Game Changer video for best public policy video
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Make Inclusion Your Resolution!
For us, 2019 has been about bringing people with and without intellectual disabilities together. As we look to 2020, help us continue our work towards building an inclusive world.
First Ever Pan Africa Regional Games Scheduled to Make History in January 2020
The first ever Special Olympics Pan African Games will take place in Cairo, 23-31 January, 2020 under the auspices of HE Abdel Fattah El Sisi, the Egyptian President.
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Accepting Me: Meet Yannick
Through accepting himself, Yannick found his voice. He wants people, especially parents, to know that inclusion starts with you!
Athlete-Coaches Shine During European Basketball Week
Special Olympics athlete-coaches from SO Belgium (Tamara) and SO Germany (Andre) made their mark at the Unified Basketball Tournament held in Munich, Germany from 28 – 30 November.
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Never Give Up: Meet Al-Sayyed
Al-Sayyed joined Special Olympics as a volunteer. Then he became an athlete. Now he is a leader.
Special Olympics Athletes Can Heal the Nation
In a Washington Post Op-Ed, Timothy Shriver, Special Olympics Chairman of the Board, explains why athletes are role models when it comes to inclusion and acceptance.
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2019: A Very Inclusive Year
This was a big year for Special Olympics. From high-level competitions and high-profile partnerships to the expansion of Unified Sports and Athlete Leadership, the power of inclusion was on full display.
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