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.
Sobeys Counselor Offers Food Advice to Canadian Athletes
Laura Johnston talked about where to find quick and healthy meals and snacks and reminded the group of looking at the nutrition labels.
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Brittany Sinclair's Impressive Run Continues
She won gold in the 100M dash, a silver in shot put, and a bronze in long jump at the 2017 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv Cheered On Special Olympics Israel
It was a memorable day when the football club showed up to their match against FC Beitar Jerusalem wearing Special Olympics T-shirts.
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Abel Chanda Is an Example to Us All
Even though he is paralyzed from the waste down, he doesn't let that stop him. Learn what he did to wow his fellow students.
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Corrections Officers ‘Jailed’ for Special Olympics Saskatchewan
Desiree Hesson with Saskatchewan Correctional Centre and Wade Madland with Corrections Canada helped the event reached $20,000 goal.
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Puerto Rican Football Player Plays Unified
Jackie Marrero, a member of Puerto Rico’s National Team, participated in a friendly with Quintana Football Academy.
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Meet the President of Latin America’s Athlete Leader Council
In April 2017, Julio Barrera, Special Olympics Panama athlete, was appointed President of Latin America’s Athlete Leaders Council.
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Geraldo Silva: “El Deporte Es Como la Vida Misma”
He was born with hemiplegia, learn why he says sports have, "been important and vital for my development as a functional human being."
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41st Special Olympics Hong Kong Swimming Competition
The Celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR was held at the Tsuen Wan Shing Mun Valley Swimming Pool.
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First-Ever Inmate Flame of Hope Run Raised Thousands
Special Olympics Northern California made history when it held the run, which took place inside the California Correctional System.
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Seeing Through on Dr. Phil Irion's Vision
His efforts helped implement a vision care program in Michigan so athletes can perform at their best.
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