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.
Student-Athletes Make Impact on Campus Beyond SUNY New Paltz Athletics
When Olivia Ingalsbe arrived at SUNY New Paltz to play for the women’s soccer team, the foundation of Special Olympics was already cemented on campus.
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Portrait of a Health Leader: Meet Herith
Herith Suleiman deeply understands the needs of people with intellectual disabilities. Why? Because Herith himself has intellectual disabilities.
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Senegal Athletes Lead Workshops on Handwashing, Hygiene
This work is crucial, especially in the continuing fight to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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From Fear of Sports to Health Through Sports: Fahsai’s Story
When Fahsai Saejang was born, her diagnosis—Down Syndrome and a hole in her heart—came as a shock.
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International Women’s Day: Celebrating the Accomplishments of Emanuelle “Manu” Dutra Fernandes de Souza
Emanuelle Dutra Fernandes de Souza, better known as “Manu,” is a 24-year-old Special Olympics Brazil athlete who embodies the spirit of inclusion.
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Special Olympics Teams Up with Smartsheet for Efficient Global Work Flows
Special Olympics teams with Smartsheet for efficient global work flows.
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Statement on Special Olympics World Winter Games in Kazan
With sadness, disappointment, and deep frustration, Special Olympics International announces today that we will not be holding the World Winter Games in Kazan, Russia, which had been scheduled to begin on 21 January 2023.
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Special Olympics USA Games to Host Equestrian Competition for First Time in 2022
Ahead of the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, equestrian athletes from around the North America Region care for the horses at their home stables. Everything it takes to get a horse ready to ride, the athlete will do.
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Opportunity Created for South African Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities
South Africans with intellectual disabilities face challenges many of their counterparts in other nations do not.
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Special Olympics and X Games Athlete Henry Meece Feels at Home on the Mountain
Henry Meece is among the 10 athletes competing in snowboarding but isn’t new to the competition.
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Donate Your Car to Special Olympics
Donate your car, boat, or RV to Special Olympics and help get one more athlete onto the playing field.
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Haylie McCleney of Women’s USA Softball shares Advice for Athletes Everywhere
Haylie McCleney joined the Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast to talk about their partnership with Special Olympics and give advice to young athletes.
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