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.
The Unified Football match: Incheon United FC VS Suwon Samsung Bluewings
The Unified football match in collaboration with Incheon United Football Club and Suwon Samsung Bluewings took place on July 18th.
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Special Olympics 50th Anniversary Celebration: FWD and Special Olympics Hong Kong announce 3-year partnership
FWD Group (“FWD”) and Special Olympics Hong Kong (SOHK) join hands for a long-term partnership to support young people with intellectual disabilities.
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Athlete lead fitness initiative helps Team Texas get ready for competition!
The following submission comes from Special Olympics New Hampshire athlete Parker Thornton.
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Choosing a Fit Life: Every Day Counts
SO athlete Daniel Smrokowski, Chicago Cubs Kyle Hendricks and his wife Emma Hendricks shared their motivations and daily routines.
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Inclusive Fitness Benefits Everyone
It is well documented that people with intellectual disabilities are less active than the general population.
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Health focus: Learning about sexual health & dating at the Special Olympics Netherlands National Games
During the Special Olympics (SO) Netherlands National Games, athletes had the opportunity to learn more about sexual health and dating.
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Special Olympics Youth Innovation Grant Winners Announced
More than 100 youth leaders with and without intellectual disabilities are the inaugural recipients of Special Olympics Youth Innovation grants.
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“Born This Way” is a Win for Inclusion at the 2018 Emmy Awards
The cast of A&E’s reality series “Born This Way” is breaking barriers as one of the most inclusive shows on television.
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World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
These will be the first Special Olympics World Games held in the Middle East/North Africa Region.
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2018 Global Youth Leadership Forum in Baku
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics, the 2018 Global Youth Leadership Forum comes to Baku, Azerbaijan from 24 to 28 September.
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Special Olympics, the National Head Start Association, and 350 Children Sign Substantial Memorandum of Understanding
Dr. Timothy P. Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics, and Thomas J. Sheridan, Sr. Dir. of Government Affairs of the National Head Start Association sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
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Rosemary Kennedy: Inspiration and Revelation
In 2018, we are honoring the 100th anniversary of Rosemary Kennedy’s birth.
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