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.
Delegates Made Case for Critical Funding on Capitol Hill
Special Olympics athletes, program leaders, unified partners, and family members converged on Capitol Hill on February 13.
1 Min Read
Kaarel Hermaküla Shows What a Difference a Year Makes
The Special Olympics Estonian athlete made his skiing debut in 2017 and is now an international competitor. Learn about his rapid rise.
1 Min Read
On the Margins: Committing to Actions
When Eunice Kennedy Shriver hosted the first ever summer camp for people with intellectual disabilities in her backyard, it would have been hard to imagine that 50 years down the line, Special Olympics would be taking the lead to discuss an urgent issue in today’s society, the marginalisation of those already on the margins, namely, refugees with intellectual disabilities.
1 Min Read
2018 Special Olympics Middle-East / North Africa 9th Regional Games
The 2018 Special Olympics Middle-East / North Africa (MENA) 9th Regional Games is the region's largest multi-sports event for athletes with intellectual disabilities of 2018.
1 Min Read
Special Olympics MENA Programs Regional Training
The seminar took place in Cairo, Egypt in January. Representatives from eight countries in the region attended the training.
1 Min Read
Bharat Athlete Leaders Attend Leadership Academy
A new group of Special Olympics leaders completed the Leadership Academy workshop in Kolkata, India.
1 Min Read
Special Olympics PEI Hosts Unified Bocce Pilot Event
The event saw 38 students participate - 20 Special Olympics athletes and 18 Unified Partners.
1 Min Read
Medicine Hat Game Left a Lasting Legacy
The 2017 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games left a permanent (good) mark with the local Special Olympics program.
1 Min Read
European Basketball Week 2017
2017 marks the 14th edition of one of Europe’s biggest basketball events, which aims to deliver unity through sport.
3 Min Read
How Basketball Changed Marcello Lorandi’s Life
The Italian Special Olympics athlete’s life didn’t start out easy. Learn how basketball helped him overcome some challenges.
1 Min Read
Danish Athlete Addresses Experts at Council of Europe Seminar
Martin Nielsen spoke to disability experts during a seminar organized by the Council of Europe and Danish Ministry of Social Affairs.
1 Min Read
UNICEF and Special Olympics in Kosovo Joined Forces
The December 2017 meeting brought together UNICEF officials, Special Olympics Kosovo staff, teachers, families, coaches and children.
1 Min Read