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.
Free Fitness Prosthetic Leg for Special Olympics Amputee Tennis Player from St. Kitts and Nevis
The Special Olympics Tennis gold medalist Dionte Foster, from St. Kitts and Nevis tried out his new prosthetic leg for the first time in Louisville, Kentucky.
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James Pierce Regains His Smile
James Pierce, a 42 year old Special Olympics athlete from Kentucky with Down syndrome, was recently referred to the Henry Hood medical center for care.
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Sibling Engagement Empowering the Inclusion Revolution
Participants at the Special Olympics Africa Sibling and Family Workshop speak about the important role siblings play.
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'Engage the youth and you engage the world'—athlete leaders are paving a way forward for Special Olympics
During the Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Forum in Baku an important role will be played by the athlete leaders of the movement.
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Lighting the flame of inclusive attitudes—the core commitment on day one of the Global Youth Leadership Forum
"We are here not because we haven’t made progress, but because we haven’t made enough."
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Museum Fans Get an Extra 'Special' Visit
Special Olympics athlete Ricardo Thornton stopped by the National Museum of American History exhibit that features his own medal and jersey.
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2018 Special Olympics East Asia Unified Camp
2018 Special Olympics East Asia Unified Camp was held in Fujian Normal University from July 1st to July 6th.
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Lotte World Tower: The Light Up For Inclusion
The ceremony for the ‘Light Up For Inclusion’ was held at the Jamsil Lotte World Tower, the tallest building in Korea , on 21st July.
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Special Olympics Mongolia Young Athlete Training Workshop
From June 5 to 6, 2018, Special Olympics Mongolia organized its Young Athlete Training Workshop in Ulaanbaatar with over 60 coaches, teachers, and parents.
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Special Olympics Mongolia Law Enforcement Torch Run
To celebrate the 50 year anniversary of Special Olympics, Special Olympics Mongolia held the first Law Enforcement Torch Run on June 30, 2018.
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The 42nd Special Olympics Hong Kong Swimming Competition
The "42th SOHK Swimming Competition" was successfully held on July 3 & 15, 2018 at the Shing Mun Valley Swimming Pool.
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Special Olympics Family Forum
Special Olympics (SO) Family Forum was successfully held in Xi'an, China, between July 10th – 12th, 2018.
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