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.
Natalia Vodianova Joined Unified Football Match on Red Square
The Special Olympics International Board of Directors member was among the celebrities and athletes who took part.
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Special Olympics Azerbaijan-UNFPA Project Kicked Off
A total of 40 girls, aged 14 to 17, and their coaches gathered at the Baku Sports Palace for their first Unified Football training.
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Pope Francis Commemorates 50 Years of Special Olympics
The Special Olympics Italy Unified Cup team had the honor of attending a general audience with His Holiness in the Vatican.
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2018 SOEA Regional Floorball Coach Training Hosted by Special Olympics Korea
During the five-day-training, the coaches developed their skills and shared the technical know-how together through interaction.
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Joyful Celebrations Mark Special Olympics 50th in Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan is among the programs across Europe Eurasia going all out to celebrate 50 years of Special Olympics this summer!
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Polish Post Celebrates #SpecialOlympics50!
In Poland, the whole country is getting involved in Special Olympics 50th celebrations – including the postal service.
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Ricky Rubio Announced as Special Olympics Global Ambassador
NBA star signed up at a ceremony in Barcelona’s Pabellón Olímpico del Club Joventut Badalona, where he began his professional career.
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Volunteer's Small Gesture Made a Big Difference
Kera Johnson stepped in to help an athlete in need and, in the process, showed what the spirit of volunteering is all about.
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Special Olympics Bosnia and Herzegovina and University Take Big Step
This collaboration is expected to have a major impact on the health of Special Olympics athletes and could reach about 20,000 people.
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Special Olympics Korea Held National Weight Lifting Championship
Around 120 participants including 34 athletes with intellectual disabilities took part in the competition.
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Special Olympics Unified Volleyball Takes Serbia by Storm
Eleven teams comprising 110 athletes descended on Serbia for the Special Olympics European Unified Volleyball Tournament.
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British Youth Leaders Embrace the Power of Inclusion
William Browning and his sister Jemima Browning from North Yorkshire are using their skills to create a more inclusive future.
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