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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 Asia Pacific Celebrates Milestones of Young Athletes In New Campaign

Special Olympics Asia Pacific celebrates young athletes in a new campaign.
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USA Today Honored Rising Junior Jake Blatnica As Special Olympics Athlete Of The Year

USA TODAY honored Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete, Jake Blatnica, rising Junior at Natick High School, Natick, MA, as Special Olympics Athlete of the Year which is part of their USA TODAY High School Sports Awards.
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Special Olympics Sport Partnership Survey Reveals Positive and Promising Trends

Survey highlights annual growth in Special Olympics Sport Partnerships.
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USA Today Sports Celebrates the Legacy of Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver

USA Today Sports Celebrates the Legacy of Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver
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Russia welcomes its first ever Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Council

Earlier this year, Special Olympics Russia convened its first-ever Athlete Leadership Council as part of the country’s pioneering Leadership Project involving athletes, coaches and families!
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International Youth Day 2021: SO Middle East/North Africa Youth Lead to Include

Special Olympics MENA youth are prioritizing the inclusion of persons with disabilities as a critical need of the hour.
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MLB Star Kyle Freeland Auctions Off Practice Glove To Raise Money For Special Olympics Colorado

MLB star, Kyle Freeland, speaks about his advocacy for Special Olympics and auction for special glove.
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Special Olympics and International Tennis Federation Publish Second E-learning Course on ITF Academy

International Tennis Federation and Special Olympics have teamed up again to create a second online course on the ITF Academy.
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Detroit 2022 Unified Cup Announcement

Detroit announced as the host city for the 2022 Special Olympics Unified Cup.
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NCAA Division III and Special Olympics Celebrate A Decade-Long Partnership

In 2011, Dan Dutcher, the former Vice President of Division III, set out to find what could take the identity of Division III to the next level.
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Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Wins Prestigious 2021 Content Marketing Award

Special Olympics Europe Eurasia wins the prestigious 2021 Content Marketing Award.
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Inspiring Communities: How Teacher Ramona Spreads Inclusion in Romania

Special education teacher Ramona works with Special Olympics Romania to provide opportunity for her students with and without disabilities.
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