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 Olympics Athlete Shows Leadership as a Paralympics Coach
Ephraim Mohlakane is demonstrating the true power of inclusion by stepping up as a leader outside of the Special Olympics community.
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Special Olympics Senegal Training Camp
Watch as this year’s Special Olympics Senegal athletes prepare for the World Games 2019 Abu Dhabi at training camp, held from 31 August – 2 September 2018 in Mbour.
Initial Reflections From A Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger
Dr. Timothy Shriver, Chairman of the Board of Special Olympics, selecting me for the prestigious class of 2018-2022 Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger.
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Our Reality TV Moment
Taublieb Films came to Portland, Maine from Malibu, California a couple weeks ago to film us.
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Stepping into the Ring for Inclusion in Cologne
WWE hosted a much-anticipated tryout for their NXT program, and our Special Olympics Deutschland athletes had the opportunity to participate right alongside them!
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Inclusive Health Can Prevent Diabetes and Save Lives
Mallory Morris is a twenty-four year old Special Olympics who competes in volleyball, basketball, softball, and track and field in her hometown of Manhattan, Kansas.
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Dilek Sabancı, Honorary Chairwoman of Special Olympics Turkey, receives Let’s Talk About It Award
Dilek Sabancı, Honorary Chairwoman of Special Olympics Turkey, received an award honouring her inspirational efforts to combat taboos and stigmas around women’s health at the recent 2018 "Let's Talk" event in Antalya, Turkey.
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Special Olympics GB & WWE Team Up Against Bullying in Manchester
“People have bullied me for how I look or because of disabilities. But Play Unified is helping people come together and build confidence…”
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Athlete Leadership Spotlight: Ken Melvin
Ken Melvin, a Special Olympics athlete from Russellville, Indiana, will participate in this year’s Global Athlete Congress as a member of the North America Athlete Input Council.
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Daina Shilts Featured in Strive Magazine
Daina Shilts can and has become a symbol of leadership in the Inclusion Revolution.
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No One Can Make Me Feel Less Than
Guest Submission From Kiera Byland, Special Olympics Great Britain Athlete Leader
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Trinidad & Tobago Beach Games 2018
Fun in the sun was had by all during the 2018 Trinidad & Tobago Beach Games held in Las Cuevas, Trinidad.
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