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.
Jaden James, Special Olympics Basketball Player, Sinks 3-Pointer on Court with Globetrotters
15-year-old Jaden James, Special Olympics Oklahoma, sunk this 3-point bucket during a basketball tournament in Fort Smith.
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Innovative Video Production to Create a More Interactive World Games Experience.
Special Olympics has partnered with, CreatorUp to create video content to support the “Meet the Determined” campaign to promote the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.
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Special Olympics Golfer Amy Bockerstette is a 'Hero' to PGA
Gary Woodland surprises Special Olympics athlete Amy Bockerstette // PGA TOUR
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Athlete and Coach Terrence Davis Tells Other SO Leaders to “Say What You Want.”
Long-time athlete Terrence Davis is heading to Abu Dhabi for the 2019 World Games as a coach for the SO St Vincent and Grenadines Bocce team.
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Global Youth Leadership Summit
In March 2019, our Global Youth Leadership Summit will bring together unified young leaders of the Special Olympics movement to mold a new world.
Less than 50 Days until World Games!
At Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 Over 190 nations will showcase the transformative power of sport at the largest sports and humanitarian event of the year.
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Immersive Video Experience Comes To World Games
The Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi 2019 will bring the games alive with 360-degree virtual reality videos.
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Athlete Gives Gold Medal to Pope Francis
More than a half-million young people from around the world greeted Pope Francis during his recent World Youth Day visit to Panama.
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Special Olympics Board Vice Chair Donates Academic Prize Money to Special Olympics
Professor William Alford, Special Olympics Board Vice Chair, was one of two recipients of the 2018 Li Buyun Law Prize.
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Somers Leos Raise More Than $39,000 for Special Olympics
On 17 November, 72 Somers Leos jumped in the icy water to support the Special Olympics Polar Plunge “Cool School Challenge.”
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Meece and Klug take 4th Gold at X Games 2019
Special Olympics Unified Sports® pair Henry Meece and Chris Klug took home gold for a 4th time at Special Olympics Unified Snowboarding at X Games Aspen 2019.
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The Joy of Sports, All Year Long
Rabah Kino from Special Olympics Lebanon is a multisport athlete who knows a few things about finding joy and success through sports.
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