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.
Faces of Inclusion: Stories of Impact from Unified Schools
Two storybooks feature 16 stories of people with and without intellectual disabilities around the world, documenting inclusion in sports and education.
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Special Olympics Back on the Court with first-ever European Unified Youth Basketball Tournament
Funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union and supported by Toyota Motors Europe, the tournament was organized by Special Olympics Italy in partnership with a local organising committee in Sansepolcro.
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Special Olympics Supports Recommendations of WHO Report on Health Equity for Persons with Disabilities
Recent WHO report shows that while some progress has been made in recent years, the world is still far from realizing the health rights for many persons with intellectual disabilities. Read more about the Special Olympics contributions to the recommendations of the report.
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2022 Holiday Card
Created with a little extra help from...SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND UNIFIED PARTNERS
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FanSided names Special Olympics the “Most Inspiring Fandom of the Year” as part of their Fandoms of the Year Awards
Fandoms of the Year is an authentic celebration of fan culture, bringing together the FanSided community of readers and writers to celebrate the teams, players, competitions, movies, experiences, actors, music, television shows, games and more that made us want to stand up and cheer in 2022.
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Charles Nyambe honored with inaugural "Leading like Mandela" Champion Award
Charles Nyambe, the Regional President and Managing Director of Special Olympics Africa was invited to the Sports for Change Network (SSCN) inaugural 2022 Sports Awards.
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Promoting Youth Engagement in India: Special Olympics Bharat’s Story
A National Youth Leadership Summit in India motivates youth of all abilities to be leaders in their communities.
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Volunteers Needed for the 2023 Berlin World Games
The world’s largest inclusive sports competition is taking place next summer in Berlin, and help is needed.
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Youth Leaders Paving the Way for Inclusive Communities
Special Olympics Cycle 9 Youth Innovation Projects Launch
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A Lifesaving Skill
Debbie Ogden considers swimming a lifesaving skill. That is exactly why she raised each one of her children in the pool.
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Special Olympics CEO Mary Davis receives the Ernst & Young Ireland Entrepreneur of the Year Special Award
Special Olympics CEO Mary Davis received the Ernst & Young (EY) Ireland Entrepreneur of the Year Special Award for “her relentless hard work and dedication” to making “positive change happen throughout the world,” said Roger Wallace, EY partner lead for the awards.
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Symbolizing the Spirit of Inclusion: Special Olympics Brazil’s Story
A Special Olympics Brazil event at the Olympic Park highlights the leaders for inclusion in Rio de Janeiro.
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