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.
From the Red Carpet to World Winter Games Turin 2025!
Elisa Parutto made one dream come true when she walked the red carpet at the Venice International Film Festival last week with fellow athlete and accomplished actor Gabriele Di Bello. Now, she looks forward to bringing another dream to life when she competes in DanceSport at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025!
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Special Olympics’ Action-First Push for Inclusion Everywhere
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Program Officer Panos Vazaios reflects on the power of Special Olympics’ approach and the partnership between Special Olympics and SNF, including the Play Unified: Learn Unified initiative and the Global Coalition for Inclusion.
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Malta is Leading the Way in Unified Sports Development
National Government of Malta Joins Global Coalition for Inclusion with major commitment to Special Olympics programming
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Getting Serious About Sustainability
The Special Olympics Environmental Sustainability Impact project, funded by the European Union (EU), is now entering its final months. By the end of this year, the team will have produced a pioneering sustainability framework that can be used across our movement and beyond.
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A New Era of Special Education Begins with Inclusive AI
The following excerpt is from Tim Shriver’s op-ed, “A New Era of Special Education Begins with Inclusive AI,” published by Time Ideas:
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Special Olympics France’s Fanélie Croizat Carries Olympic Torch for Paris 2024
Earlier this year as France ramped up to host the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Fanélie was asked to carry the Olympic Torch in the city of Lyon, France near her hometown of Saint-Chamond.
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Excellence in Action: Expanding Unified Champion Schools Across Latin America
In July 2024, Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education and Special Olympics Argentina hosted the Excellence in Action: Expanding Unified Champion Schools workshop, with support from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, an event aimed at introducing and expanding Unified Champion Schools (UCS) programming.
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Spotlight on Lily D Moore - Embracing Diversity, Advocacy and Inclusive Education
Hosts Josh Basile from accessiBe, and Novie Craven meet Lily D. Moore, actor, model and Special Olympics Global Ambassador!
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Preserving Memories on World Photography Day
Behind the lens of a camera, stands a photographer showcasing their skill and imagination—turning real-life moments into long-lasting memories.
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Special Olympics Earns YouTube Silver Creator Award
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan honored Novie Craven and Special Olympics with a YouTube Silver Creator Award on Monday, 13 August, marking Special Olympics reaching 100,000 subscribers on YouTube.
Shahd and Abdelrahman Named to Global Youth Leadership Council
Shahd and Abdelrahman have been appointed to the Global Youth Leadership Council. This is a testament to their unwavering dedication to inclusion and their tireless efforts to foster a sense of community and belonging for all.
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Inclusive Health Research: For the Athletes, By the Athletes
On this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, host Novie Craven spoke with Dr. Alicia Dixon-Ibarra, Special Olympics Director of Fitness and Health Research, and Special Olympics athlete leaders Kimberly Schickley and Allen Tobin about the importance of inclusive health research.
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