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.
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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Malta to Host First International Special Olympics Event in Europe Since Pandemic
Twenty-three delegations from across Europe and beyond will gather from 13 – 18 May for the Special Olympics Malta Invitational Games.
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Celebrating Mother’s Day with Johannes' Story
Celebrating Mother’s day with Special Olympics Singapore athlete Johannes story.
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Minnesota Wins Bid to Host the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
Thousands of athletes, families and fans will attend the games in June 2026
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2022 Brightspot Unified Golf Challenge: Day Two Recap
A Ryder Cup-style tournament with members of Special Olympics, the First Tee of Greater Washington, DC, Wounded Warrior Project veterans and Howard University men’s golfers playing in pairs of two.
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2022 Brightspot Unified Golf Challenge: Day One Recap
Special Olympics athletes were joined by Wounded Warrior Project veterans, members of the First Tee, Howard University men’s golfers and PGA TOUR professionals for a “best ball” tournament.
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4,000 Special Olympics South Africa Athletes Receive Internship Opportunities
The goal is to address the challenge of unemployment in South Africa through grant funding and forming relationships with public, private, and civil society organizations on projects that will significantly contribute to job creation.
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And the Community Outstanding Coach Award Goes to Special Olympics Alberta Coach Marie Powell
As a child, Marie Powell's parents always encouraged her parents to participate in sports.
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Miss America 2022 Shares Her Avid Support of Special Olympics on Inclusion Revolution Radio
Miss America 2022 Emma Broyles boasts quite the resume and continues to set a new standard for what it means to wear the crown.
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Giving Students a Voice in Mongolia: A Unified School’s Story
A Unified School in Mongolia brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities to work on their communication skills.
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FanSided Spotlights Special Olympics Unified Sports with Refugees
FanSided spotlights Special Olympics Unified Sports with refugees.
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