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.
A Very Special Eunice Kennedy Shriver Day in Malawi
The message of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Special Olympics has a very special place in one of Africa’s smallest countries.
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Unified Champion Schools – Our Challenge to You
Learn how Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools challenges all students across the United States to make their school inclusive.
Shanghai to Helsinki: Floorball 101
Visitors all the way from Shanghai came to Helsinki, Finland to learn about the sport of floorball.
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Zimbabwe Athlete Nominated for 2017 RASA Awards
Munyaradzi Musariri was ecstatic to hear that he had made the top 3 of the Regional Annual Sports Awards held in South Africa.
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Eduardo Vegas Wows Fans at Johan Cruyff Golf Memorial Tournament
The Special Olympics Spain athlete proved to be one of the stars at Montanyá Golf Club.
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A New Milestone for Special Olympics in Greece
Special Olympics Hellas in Greece is celebrating a fantastic accomplishment!
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Doctor's Discovery Helped Athlete Avoid Ear Damage
An athlete from Belgium avoided potential catastrophic damage to his hearing thanks to the Healthy Athletes screening program.
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Special Olympics Malta Reaches Out to Refugees
They held come-and-try sessions in golf, hockey and football, as well as Young Athletes and Healthy Athletes promotion sessions.
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Delaware Unified Partner Wins Nike's 'I Am Sport' Award
Keegan Cahill has had a busy year. Learn how what he did on and off the field earned him accolades.
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50th Anniversary Celebration Announcement Video
This video was made to mark our July celebration of 50 years of empowerment for people with intellectual disabilities.
Louisiana Athlete Receives Honorary ESPY
Craig Blackburn competes in bowling, bocce, aquatics, and basketball. Find out what he said his award meant to him.
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Reach Out on EKS Day
"The world needs a unified revolution, a dignity revolution and an inclusion revolution." Find out how you can get involved.