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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 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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2022 Special Olympics USA Games Wins the Amazon Web Services Grant

2022 Special Olympics USA Games wins the Amazon Web Services Grant for nonprofits.
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Coaches Across the Special Olympics North America Region Recognized as Outstanding

For coaches nationwide, teaching and helping develop athletes is what drives them to continue making an impact. But for those who coach Special Olympics, it’s much more than just watching athletic success.
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Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Logo Reveal

Special Olympics athletes participated in a workshop to help design the logo.
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2021 Holiday E-Card

A Special Holiday Greeting from Athletes and Friends of Special Olympics*
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HCAC-Special Olympics Partnership Brings Excellence to Competition Events

The partnership between the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) and Special Olympics Indiana has grown immensely over the years.
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Lindo Antonio Shares His Story with Namibia Economist in Honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Lindo Antonio shared his story with Namibia Economist in honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
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International Volunteer Day 2021

Video to celebrate Special Olympics volunteers during International Volunteer Day 2021.
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Special Olympics Youth Leaders Continue Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Legacy of Inclusion

Special Olympics is proud to announce the next cohort of 108 Youth Leaders for the Youth Innovation Project Initiative.
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Athlete Leadership Leads to Employment in Kenya

Two videos highlight the Athlete Leadership programming work that Special Olympics offers.
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