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.
Intense Competition at the First Ever Pan African Games
The Special Olympics 1st Pan African Games, held 23rd – 31st January in Egypt, Cairo, brought together athletes from the Special Olympics African and Middle East North Africa regions.
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Athletes Ready to Shine at Special Olympics Invitational Games 2020 in Sweden
The iconic winter sport venues of Östersund and Åre play host to 300 Special Olympics athletes who have come to Sweden to compete in the Special Olympics Invitational Games 2020.
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The Sweden Invitational Games Have Begun!
The first day of the Sweden Invitational Games, on 1 February 2020, proved to be an exciting and inclusive time for everyone.
Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Has a Message for Special Olympics Athletes
Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach, Andy Reid shared a message for all of the Special Olympics athletes ahead of the “Big Game.”
Berlin, Germany Set to Host Special Olympics World Games 2023
Excitement was in the air as Berlin, Germany officially became the host for the next Special Olympics World Games in 2023.
Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
The Special Olympics World Games offer the opportunity to unite the world like no other event can.
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Meet Latrice Pringle, Snowboarder
Latrice recently became the first African American to race at the Unified Snowboarding X Games competition.
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Meet Nada: Athlete, Coach, Leader
Through inclusion, Nada has been able to channel her passion for sports and turn it into her career. As a member of the workforce, she now has influence in her community.
Going for Gold at the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games
The competition begins 1 February 2020.
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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.