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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.

90Min Covers Unified Cup 2022 Finals

90Min.com, the online football (soccer) news site, covered the women’s and men’s Division 1 final matches of the Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022.
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Planting Seeds of Inclusion: Special Olympics Pakistan’s Story

Special Olympics Pakistan celebrates a new community partnership by participating in a tree plantation drive.
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Chinese Snowboarder Su Yiming Appointed as Ambassador for Special Olympics East Asia Su Yiming and His Team (Endeavor China) and Shanmeng Jointly Donated Artworks

Special Olympics East Asia (SOEA) held a press conference to officially announce the China Snowboarder Olympic Champion Su Yiming, as the new Regional Ambassador for SOEA.
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Where to Watch ESPNs Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 Hourlong Special

ESPN's 60-minute special showcasing the best action, moments and stories from the Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 is now available to watch on demand.
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Guatemala and Jamaica take home Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022 Trophies

A celebrity 7-aside match and live streaming by ESPN all added to the excitement leading up the women’s and men’s Division 1 final matches.
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CBS Sports Radio Interviews Special Olympics Chief Health Officer about the Benefits of Sports for All

CBS Sports Radio host, JR Jackson spoke to Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Special Olympics Chief Health Officer about the benefits of sports, fitness and movement for people of all ages and abilities.
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Using Government Partnerships to Achieve Inclusion: Special Olympics Hellas’s Story

A strong partnership with the Greek government ensures that Special Olympics programming will be active in schools all across the country.
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Celebrating Inclusion in the Community: Special Olympics El Salvador’s Story 

Special Olympics El Salvador spreads awareness through inclusion-themed festivals that are open to the public.
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Developing Changemakers for Inclusion: Special Olympics Thailand’s Story

Special Olympics Thailand partners with Youth Leaders from a local university to create learning tools for students with intellectual disabilities.
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A Refugee Camp Paves the Way for Inclusion: Special Olympics Tanzania’s Story

Members of a refugee camp share how Unified Schools have benefited the lives of people of all abilities in their community.
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Celebrity Match at Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022

The Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022 Celebrity Match kicked off before the women’s and men’s Division 1 Finals today at Keyworth Stadium in Detroit, Michigan.
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Stories from the Unified Cup 2022

Unified Storytellers are capturing the sights and sounds of the Cup, from fans in the stands, to those on the field.
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