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.
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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LETR Council Members Join Inclusion Revolution Radio to Speak on the Torch Run's Continued Success
LETR council members Mick Olsen and Chelsea Haag-Witherden join Inclusion Revolution Radio to talk about their roles on the Law Enforcement Torch Run Council.
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2022 International Law Enforcement Torch Run Conference
The Law Enforcement Torch Run stars were big and bright deep in the heart of Texas Hill Country for the 2022 International Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Conference.
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Watch the New Documentary Spotlighting the Power of Inclusion in Pakistan
"As Far As They can Run" now streaming on Paramount+
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