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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.

2022 Holiday Card

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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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Leading through Action in Kenya: Boniface’s Story

A Special Olympics Kenya athlete shares his journey with Special Olympics and why he's so passionate about improving the lives of people of all abilities in his community.
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Special Olympics European Unified Tournament on BBC World

16 delegations participated in the Special Olympics European Unified Youth Basketball tournament 2022.
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Special Olympics Unified Sports® Featured in Education Week

Special Olympics Unified Sports® received national attention through a feature from Education Week, the nation’s most trusted resource for K-12 education news and information.
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