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 Olympic World Games 2019: The Meaning behind the Flame of Hope
Since the first Torch Run at the Olympic Games in 1936, the Torch Run is one of the most important parts of the Opening Ceremony.
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Senegal Athlete Hears Unified Partner Speak His Name for First Time in Abu Dhabi
Football Player Fitted for Hearing Aids at Special Olympics World Games
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Global Health Leaders Pledge to End Healthcare Disparities for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Individuals with intellectual disabilities from 20 developing countries can now hope to receive a better quality healthcare services in the next three to five years.
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Meaningful Conversations: Tim & Maria Shriver
Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver joins his sister, Maria Shriver, as a special guest on her podcast “Meaningful Conversations.”
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India's Abhishek Gogoi keeps going, despite setbacks
It was a weekend of adjustment for cyclists from Bharat, as they got accustomed to the uphill/downhill raceway of the Yas Marina track in Abu Dhabi.
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Jimmy Masina, Football Official for the Abu Dhabi 2019 World Games
Jimmy Masina is an athlete leader from South Africa and works as an Office Assistant for Special Olympics Africa.
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Khadija of Senegal just getting started...with a silver medal in the 200m!
Khadija Sy has made a fast start in her first race of the 2019 World Games.
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Kerry Group volunteers: Abu Dhabi will be the most joyous two weeks of my life!
Just in time for the one year anniversary of our partnership, the Kerry Group is sending nine volunteers to the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi!
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Youth Leaders from Around the World Discuss Inclusive Solutions
Over 150 youth and adult leaders, with and without intellectual disabilities have gathered at the Global Youth Leadership Summit to develop the skills needed to lead their communities on the movement for inclusion.
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British Cycling Star Takes Gold
British cycling star Kiera Byland won a gold medal for Team Great Britain in her opening race at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 on 16 March.
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Athletes Get “Fit” for Games
Bob Beamon, Olympic Long Jump Record Holders, Helps Fit Athletes with Shoes
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Gold, Silver, and Bronze for Teen Li Xiang from China
This time, Li Xiang taken on more gymnastics events than ever: the rings, vault, parallel bars, horizontal bar, pommel horse, plus all-around and floor exercises.
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