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.
Youth Leaders Promote Digital Accessibility for All
Special Olympics Cape Verde Youth Leaders Edna and Clenira know that improving digital accessibility is essential to building a more inclusive world.
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MSN Features Special Olympics Athletes During NFL Draft
The following is an excerpt from the article titled Another Special Olympics Day at the NFL Draft, published by MSN.
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Host Towns, Delegations Matched Ahead of 2023 Special Olympics World Games Berlin
Berlin will play the role of conductor for the 2023 Special Olympics World Games, but the entire nation of Germany will take part in the orchestra.
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Siblings of Special Olympics Athletes Speak Passionately about Inclusion
Siblings of Special Olympics athletes speak passionately about inclusion.
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Inclusion Revolution Radio Podcast Highlights Special Olympics Middle East North Africa
Ayman Wahab and Sherif El Fouly of Special Olympics Middle East North Africa (MENA) join host Novie Craven for another exciting episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio.
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Simran's Journey to the Global Youth Summit
For the past five years Simran Sahni, a Youth Leader from Special Olympics Bharat, has been on the front lines of the inclusion revolution.
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European Football Week #EFW2022
Over 35,000 participants across 45 countries participated in football events from 20 to 29 May to mark the new edition of European Football Week #EFW2022, supported by UEFA.
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Inclusion on Display at the Badminton World Federation’s 10th Members’ Forum and Annual General Meeting
11 May 2022 – Last week, Special Olympics participated in the Badminton World Federation’s 10th Members’ Forum and Annual General Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand.
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A Message from NCAA Division III: Choose to Include
This month, we reflect on the stories shared from the past 10 months of interviews.
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Special Olympics & Parsons School of Design Spring 2022
The Spring 2022 class focused on designing competition wear for Powerlifting and Swimming.
Preparations for Unified Cup Draw Ceremony Underway
The Unified Cup kicks off on 31 July, but on 13 May, the 24 delegations traveling to Detroit will find out which teams they will compete against in the group stage.
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Special Olympics Australia Announces Formal Bid to Host 2027 World Games in Perth
Dr. Timothy Shriver, Chairman of the Special Olympics International Board of Directors, has called upon governments, businesses, philanthropists and the local community to rally behind Australia’s bid to host the 2027 Special Olympics World Games in Perth.
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