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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.

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.
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European Basketball Week 2017

2017 marks the 14th edition of one of Europe’s biggest basketball events, which aims to deliver unity through sport.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Naide Demir: A Shining Star Leading Her Team

The Special Olympics Serbia athlete has been a star of her local basketball team ever since she first stepped on the basketball court.
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George Fitzgerald's Journey From Athlete to Coach

George Fitzgerald is no stranger to competition. Read about his path from award winning athlete to coach and official.
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Hope Formed From Chaos in Syria

In Syria, despite civil unrest and upheaval, Special Olympics athletes and coaches train as best they can.

Football Coaches Get Lessons From Special Olympics Asia Pacific

Singapore hosted Module 1 of the Football Coach development programme organised in collaboration with Tottenham Hotspurs FC.
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Special Olympics Awakened Her Love for Midwifery

Nompendulo Ntshangase is a Nursing Student from Southern African Nazarene University and a volunteer at Special Olympics Swaziland.
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Expanding Early Childhood Development for Kenyans With Intellectual Disabilities

Community activities can encourage acceptance when stigma is broken down by positive parenting education and family support networks.
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On the Margins of the Margins: The Story of Abdullah Najim

Abdullah Najim is a 19-year-old refugee from Iraq. He is also a Special Olympics gold medal winner athlete!
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