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.
School of Strength Video wins 2023 Sharecare Award in Healthy Living Category
The Special Olympics video School of Strength: Class is Now in Session presented by Drew McIntyre won the 2023 Sharecare Award in the Health Living Category.
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Saluting World Teachers’ Day: A Vision of Authentic Global Inclusion in Schools!
We spent some time with Sara Minkara, Special Advisor on International Disability Rights, to learn more about her perspective and the role of teachers in her life:
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President Cyril Ramaphosa recognizes exceptional 2023 Special Olympics South Africa National Team
Today, on 3 October, in an historic moment of recognition, the 2023 Special Olympics South Africa National Team received a profound honor as His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa, warmly welcomed them to a special ceremony hosted at the iconic Union Buildings in Pretoria.
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Coach Webinar Series 2023, presented by Gallagher. Webinar 2 – Coaching Youth Athletes
A recap of week 1 of the 2023 Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher.
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Erasmus+ Funded Special Olympics Operation Safeguard Project Advances in Estonia
Key discussions held on safeguarding progress and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities
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National Institutes of Health Designates People with Disabilities as a Population with Health Disparities
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is putting more resources towards addressing health care disparities among people with disabilities through designation and new research program.
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Coach Webinar Series 2023, presented by Gallagher – Week 1 Coaching MATP Athletes
A recap of week 1 of the 2023 Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher.
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Special Olympics Athlete Leader and Health Messenger, Shanaia Xuereb, Shares Her Experiences at this Year’s World Games Berlin 2023
In this week’s episode, Josh and Novie spoke with Special Olympics Malta Athlete Leader and Health Messenger, Shanaia Xuereb, about her time at this year’s World Games Berlin 2023.
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Families & Siblings Event in Ethiopia
Special Olympics Ethiopia held its first-ever Families & Siblings workshop which attracted an overwhelming turnout of over 60 parents and siblings of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Join Special Olympics and Celebrate ICCE Global Coaches Day
Today, 25 September, Special Olympics recognizes and celebrates its coaches around the world for their efforts in teaching and encouraging athletes through sport and continuing to grow the movement of inclusion!
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Special Olympics Oklahoma Fighting Peacocks Playing for Something Larger
It is an overcast sky in the middle of September as the leaves break away from the trees, signaling the changing of seasons.
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UNICEF China Partners with Special Olympics East Asia to Promote Inclusion of Children With Disabilities
UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) China signed a memorandum of understanding with Special Olympics East Asia on Monday afternoon to formalize the two organisations’ partnership and enhance collaboration in China.
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