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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 Fans Leave Lasting Impression on World Games 2023

There was no shortage of amazing fans at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 and each day, fans and family members were able to join in the spirit of the Games helping to support and uplift all those competing.
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Montenegro is First Country to Ratify Commitment to Global Coalition for Inclusion

Minister of Education Miodrag Vojinovic and Special Olympics Europe Eurasia President David Evangelista gather for historic signing ceremony in Podgorica
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Patty Carosotto Finds Passion and Purpose in Childhood

It was all the lessons she learned along the way caring for him that would shape her career to what it is today.
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Zhou Guanyu Takes Time to Support Special Olympics Athletes

Formula 1 driver and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Zhou Guanyu made a stop in Berlin at the Special Olympics World Games on 25 June.
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TUNE IN! Special Olympics Florida on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumble

A segment featuring the Special Olympics Florida triathlon training team will premiere on HBO’s Real Sports with Bryant Gumble—on TUESDAY, JULY 18 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT).
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Empowering Youth Voices: AIPS and Special Olympics Unite for New Young Reporters Initiative at World Games Berlin 2023

Young Reporters help amplify message of inclusion at the first World Games held in Germany
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accessiBe Chronicles Their Time at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

The following is an excerpt from the blog titled, “Why we loved every minute of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023” from accessiBe:
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Drew McIntyre Returns: Inclusion Revolution Radio live from Berlin World Games

In this week’s episode, they spoke with Special Olympics Global Ambassador and professional wrestler, Drew McIntyre, live from Berlin!
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WTA Players Support Special Olympics World Games Events in Berlin

This past week, the Special Olympics World Games took place in Berlin coinciding with the WTA’s bett1open presented by ecotrans Group.
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“An Amazing Feeling”—Swimmer Wins Gold, Twice

"Nobody judges me or my disability. It's where I feel happy and can be myself."
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Despite Tough Competition, Teen Gymnast Earns Silver

Artistic gymnast Li Xiang of China has been competing at Special Olympics World Games since he was 11 years old.
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accessiBe joins World Games Berlin 2023

accessiBe delegation members attend their first Special Olympics World Games as volunteers.
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