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.
Singer Montell Jordan is Excited to Watch Reaction of His Announcement Video
Champion Ambassador Montell Jordan watches Special Olympics New York athlete Aziza react to his video announcing her participation in the Special Olympics USA Games 2022 in a previous recording.
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Special Olympics Unified Sports® Educational Video Launched
Special Olympics has launched a Unified Sports® educational video to help raise understanding of Unified Sports.
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Athlete Kelly Campbell Makes History as First Special Olympics Washington Athlete to be Named Board Chair
Having been involved with the organization for over three decades in a variety of areas, Campbell is set to become the first athlete to be named board chair for the Program.
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United Airlines Hires Special Olympics Athletes in Denver
Special Olympics corporate sponsor, United Airlines, has hired Special Olympics athletes in Denver as part of their team.
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Global Ambassador Didier Drogba Spends Holiday Season Giving Back to Special Olympics Cote d’Ivoire
Global Ambassador Didier Drogba celebrated the 2022 Holiday season giving back to Special Olympics Cote d’Ivoire.
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Special Olympics Arizona Flag Football Team Finds Motivation in Rose Bowl to Prepare for the USA Games
To the sports world and beyond, it’s the most iconic venue in sports. But to a select few, there is another venue that will soon hold significant importance.
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Marathon Swimmer Joel Matos Set for 4th Annual Brazadas por la Inclusión
Matos will lead the Brazadas por la Inclusión (Strokes for Inclusion) swimming event and the general public will be able to support and participate in a virtual manner.
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Special Olympics UAE and Expo 2020 Dubai Sign MoU to Promote Athletic Participation of People of Determination
Local program of SO MENA, Special Olympics UAE, signed a new MOU to promote the athletic abilities of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Special Olympics’ Unified Schools Model—the Key to Transformational Inclusion in Schools
Today Special Olympics releases research showing how their Unified Schools model removes one of the greatest barriers—negative attitudes and behaviors—for students with intellectual disability (ID) and improves the education of all students.
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Special Olympics Alaska Athlete Uses Platform to Promote Healthy Lifestyle
Abdul-Jillil gets ready to host her "Afternoons with Ayesha" segment, helping athletes stay fit and connected virtually.
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216 Host Towns Selected for 2023 Berlin World Games
Today, the Berlin Local Organizing Committee announced its Host Town Program, the largest communal inclusion project in Germany’s history.
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Special Olympics Athletes & Professionals Come Together at the 2022 X Games
Twenty Special Olympics snowboarders and skiers participated in the 2022 X Games alongside professional athletes this past Friday in Aspen, Colorado.
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