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.
Sidelined and Stigmatized: How Special Olympics Kenya is helping parents of children with intellectual disabilities
"Among one hundred women, only one woman will accept to take care of a child that is not hers and has intellectual disabilities..."
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Diego’s Magical Movie Moments
Desperate Housewives star Max Carver and Warren High School's Diego Salazar break down some lines from some of the biggest hit movies.
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18 Teams Showcase Inclusion During Football Championship
More than 200 delegates from 12 countries took part in the inaugural Special Olympics International Football Championship held in Chennai, from 3 August to 6 August 2019.
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Golisano Foundation support helps expand health programming in Kenya
Ann Costello, Executive Director of the Foundation Visits Kenya for the first time and meets with athletes and teachers
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Diego and Iantha Show Max Warren’s Ways
Warren High School was honored as an ESPN Top 5 Unified Champion School in February of 2019.
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RJ Nealon interviewing Kevin Neghandhi
RJ Nealon interviews ESPN Sports Anchor, Kevin Negandhi at the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games.
Being a Leader Means Bringing a “Fighting Spirit”!
Speaking at his team’s Gothia Special Olympics Trophy debut in Gothenburg, Special Olympics Sweden athlete, Joakim Lantz discusses what it takes to be a good leader.
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Innovators of the Week: Paola and Maria
Around the world, Youth Leaders with and without intellectual disabilities are leading community-based projects for inclusion. Paola and Maria, two Special Olympics youth leaders from El Salvador, share their experiences working together to create change.
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Cities of Inclusion Summit in Philadelphia
Special Olympics Pennsylvania hosted a “Cities of Inclusion” Summit to create a vision for Philadelphia as an inclusive city.
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Togetherness: Rowan University Recognized for Pioneering Inclusion on College Campuses
Rowan University was recognized as a top-five Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools®. Rowan was the first in New Jersey and one of the original collegiate programs in the country to embrace togetherness in sports and education.
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SKF and Special Olympics France: A Powerful Partnership
Through the power of football, a strong bond has developed between SKF and Special Olympics France athletes.
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“I’m Not Afraid to Play!”
Kimberley and Rachel, aged 16, are the only two girls on their football squad of ten. They represent a new generation of girls with intellectual disabilities determined to spread their passion for football far and wide!
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