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.
Special Olympics Poland Support Ukraine Refugees with Intellectual Disabilities
World Refugee Day is celebrated on 20 June to recognize individuals and families who have had to flee their homes in seek of safety.
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Special Olympics Romania athletes’ compassionate support for Ukrainian refugees
Ionut, 25, and Edi, 30, have joined hundreds of volunteers who help Ukrainian refugees transiting through Romania to other countries in Europe.
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Times of Malta Featured an Original Piece by David Evangelista
The following is an excerpt from the article titled Architecture and Significance at Special Olympics Malta written by Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Regional President and Managing Director David Evangelista and published by Times of Malta.
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FanSided Covers Unforgettable Night with Special Olympics and New York Yankees
The following is an excerpt from the article titled Yankees, Gleyber Torres Make Night with Special Olympics Athletes Unforgettable published by FanSided.
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New York Yankees Host Special Olympics Athletes in the Bronx
When two iconic baseball clubs like the Chicago Cubs and New York Yankees meet for interleague play, it serves as a recipe for the makings of an exceptional game.
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50 Days Until Kickoff for the Unified Cup: A Profile of The Corner Ballpark
The corner of Michigan and Trumbull Avenues in Detroit’s historic Corktown neighborhood is considered sacred soil for baseball fans in the Motor City.
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Eric Massey, 2022 USA Games Athlete and Certified Health Messenger
Along with training to compete in swimming at the 2022 USA Games, Eric and his family have made family fitness a priority with the help of Special Olympics Fitness programming.
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2022 USA Games: Meet Stefano Subauste of Mississippi
For most, Special Olympics flag football is an opportunity for athletes and Unified partners to come together and take their skills to the gridiron for friendly competition.
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Special Olympics Celebrity Supporter Elisabeth Röhm Speaks About the 2023 Berlin Games on Inclusion Revolution Radio
Novie Craven and Elisabeth Röhm discuss Elisabeth’s inspiration to get involved with the Special Olympics movement.
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Longtime Special Olympics Competitor Collins Clingman Ready for His USA Games Moment
With excitement in his voice, Collins Clingman talks about his lifelong passion for the Green Bay Packers and Iowa Hawkeye football. The Ottumwa, Iowa, native also says he’s a season ticket holder for the local community college’s basketball team. He loves to watch games with his brother-in-law, and for more than 25 years, he’s participated in athletics, softball and bowling for Special Olympics Iowa. There’s no denying it: Clingman is in his element whenever sports are involved.
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Special Olympics Board Chair Tim Shriver Sits Down with ABC News
On site at the Special Olympics USA Games 2022 in Orlando, Florida, ABC News speaks with Special Olympics Board Chair Tim Shriver about the positive impact Special Olympics has spread around the globe.
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100 Schools United for Inclusion: Special Olympics Romania's Story
100 schools in Romania come together to spread awareness about Down Syndrome and intellectual disabilities.
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