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.
FanSided Highlights Special Olympics Diligence on Health Care
The following is an excerpt from the article titled Special Olympics Puts a Special Focus on Health Care published by FanSided.
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2023 Berlin World Games International Technical Officials Application Now Open
Special Olympics is seeking candidates located outside of Germany to serve as sports competition International Technical Officials for the 2023 Berlin World Games.
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Interview Series on Digitizing the Movement
Timothy Shriver and Prianka Nandi discuss digitizing the Special Olympics movement with Bill Barney.
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Youth Leaders Answer the Call to Connect
Youth Leaders around the world share stories from our first-ever VIRTUAL Global Youth Leadership Summit.
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Exceptional Parent Magazine Features MyHealth, the Newest Special Olympics Health Resource
The following is an excerpt from the article titled Special Olympics Athletes Can Explore a World of Captivating Health Resources with MyHealth, written by Special Olympics Global Health Communications, and published by Exceptional Parent Magazine.
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Inclusion Revolution Radio Welcomes Jennifer Hansen and Dr. Mercy Ng’eno of Special Olympics Young Athletes
Jennifer Hansen has worked for Special Olympics for over 10 years in multiple roles and now works as the Senior Manager of Young Athletes. Dr. Mercy Ng’eno is a consultant for Special Olympics and a pediatric cardiologist.
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Unified Competition: I Learned It’s All About Skills, Fellowship and Understanding
The oath that Special Olympics athletes recite at competitions large and small is brief and sincere: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
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Special Olympics Missouri Athlete Works for CBS Sports at PGA TOUR Event
Thomas Cleek, a Special Olympics Missouri golfer, worked for CBS Sports as a spotter at the John Deere Classic this past Fourth of July holiday weekend.
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Vote Now! Two Special Olympics Health Videos Make Final Round of Sharecare Awards
Two Special Olympics Health videos have been selected as finalists for the 2022 Sharecare Awards
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World Badminton Day: Special Olympics Athletes Participate in Prestigious Tournament
World Badminton Day is celebrated on 5 July in recognition of the Badminton World Federation’s founding on 5 July 1934.
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Monitor Uganda Edition Shares the Inclusive Experience of Special Olympics
The following is an excerpt from the article titled Special Olympics: Sharing Sports Experience published by Monitor Uganda Edition.
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LETR in Kenya Brings Athletes, Officers and Supporters Together in an Inclusive Call for Peace
As the citizens of Kenya prepare for presidential and general elections on 9 August 2022, Special Olympics Kenya athletes, Law Enforcement Officers and honored guests joined together for an Law Enforcement Torch Run event to promote peaceful elections.
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