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.
Smithsonian Highlights Our Athletes, Our History
“Special Olympics at 50” exhibit at the National Museum of American History celebrates diversity and inclusion in sports
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See How the World Lit Up to Mark Our 50th Anniversary
More than 225 landmarks across the planet proudly displayed a familiar color in celebration of Special Olympics.
Volunteer Talks About the Young Athlete He'll Never Forget
I grew up a lot that day because of the tenacity and effort of that little girl in the wheelchair.
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Youth Voices: Meet Bettina Lehmann, an Inclusive Youth Leader going to Baku!
Bettina Lehmann will represent Special Olympics Germany at the upcoming Global Youth Leadership Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan!
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Take Part in the Delaware Memorial Bridge 5K Run to Acceptance
This year’s event will be held Sept. 30, and raises money for children and adults in Delaware who participate in Special Olympics.
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Singapore's Play Inclusive 2018 Was a Hit
Some 450 participants from 38 different schools took part in Football, Floorball, Basketball and Badminton.
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50 for 50 With Sergeant Brett Sobieraski
The 30 year veteran of the Rochester Police Department ran for 50 hours straight to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics.
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How a Free Screening Changed Isaac “Joe” Crawford's Life
Suffering from headaches and often squinting to see better, it was clear Crawford needed to get his eyes checked.
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David Beckham Officiates at Inaugural 'Light The Night Run' Charity Race
The soccer star helped launch the race in support of Special Olympics Macau held at The Parisian Macao's half-scale Eiffel Tower.
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The 42nd Special Olympics Hong Kong Regional Athletic Meet
The meet and the 2018 SOHK Healthy Athletes plan were successfully held in 5 districts of Hong Kong.
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2018 East Asia Leadership Council Meeting
Leadership Council members from all 6 Programs as well as guest speakers from SOI participated.
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East Asia and Asia Pacific Officials Joined Leader II Module
Regional leaders and mentors came to learn about enterprise-wide leadership, how to lead change, manage projects and be more inclusive.
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