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’ 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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Minnesota Elementary School Showcases Success from SHAPE America Partnership Through Unified PE
In Minnesota a school district and school are looking to set the standard of what to expect in the classroom and how it should be showcased in the hallways.
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Unified Snowboard & Ski Races Set to Commence on Friday at X Games Aspen
2022 Special Olympics Unified Snowboard & Ski Races Set to Commence at X Games Aspen on ESPN
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Special Olympics was highlighted by NFL players during the 2021 #MyCauseMyCleats Activation
Special Olympics was highlighted by NFL players during the 2021 #MyCauseMyCleats Activation.
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Two Members of National Work Team Share Bond Forged Through Special Olympics
Special Olympics brings people together, even when they least expect it. For Mercy Ogutu and Britney Bautista, who live across the country from each other, Special Olympics is exactly how their connection began .
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Special Olympics Becomes Extended Family for Father-Daughter Duo
Each athlete coached and each teammate of Rylie’s becomes a part of the Halls’ extended family. That’s the way it’s always been.
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Special Olympics Lebanon shares a VERY SPECIAL Seasons’ Greeting!
A wonderful video created by Special Olympics Lebanon team and athletes to wish everyone a joyful Christmas holiday.
Special Olympics Australia Athlete Tim Gould Shows Us How to be a Champion
The world's number one tennis player with down syndrome, Tim Gould, shows us how to be a champion.
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JR Jackson of CBS Sports Radio teamed up with Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® to host the "Media for the Movement" tour
JR Jackson of CBS Sports Radio teamed up with Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® to host the "Media for the Movement" tour.
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