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.
Special Olympics Bahamas, Engaging The Youth
On April 11, Special Olympics Bahamas held its annual local season ending soccer tournament, bu there was one important difference.
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Global Forum on Inclusion During #Austria2017
See highlights and hear from the guests and officials who attended the 2017 forum funded by the European Union.
MATP Spells Joy
The Motor Activity Training Program works with people with intellectual disabilities who otherwise might not be engaged in sports.
Sureka Gammeddage Is No Stranger to Obstacles
From training without shoes to using broomsticks in floorball practice, she knows what it means to persevere.
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Behind the Scenes at 2017 World Winter Games
Ever wonder what it's like for athletes at Special Olympics World Games? See the 2017 World Games in Austria from their eyes.
How Sam Muir-James Conquered Lake Taupo
The Special Olympics New Zealand athlete powered through an amazing 40.5km swim from Taupo to Turangi.
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Dancer Robert Wallop's Performance Draws Standing Ovation
Robert won back to back gold medals at the 2015 Summer Games in Los Angeles and the 2017 World Winter Games in Graz, Austria.
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2017 Golisano Global Health Leadership Award Honorees
This is the highest Special Olympics honor for health partners. See who won the inaugural awards, and why their work matters so much.
2017 Winter Games Athletes Delivered in Extraordinary Fashion
"Athletes from across Europe Eurasia came to these Games to showcase their talents, their passion and the results of their hard work."
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How Africa's Athlete Official Was Part of a Record
Nhlanhla “Jimmy” Masina officiated in a game that saw something that had never happened before in Special Olympics history.
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Two Sisters, One Act of Love, the Birth of a Movement
How Eunice Kennedy Shriver's love for her sister with intellectual disabilities eventually impacted the lives of millions.
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2017 World Games: A Look Back
Around the globe, the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria were known as the "Heartbeat for the World." See why.