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.
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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Meet Farah: A Youth Leader Determined to Help Others Unlearn Hatred
Cairo student Farah, whose sister Hana has intellectual disability, aims to spread inclusion at her university and within her community through Special Olympics Unified activities.
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How Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded the Special Olympics
FanSided publishes video tribute to Special Olympics founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
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The First Ever Special Olympics World Championship DanceSport to Take Place 20 August
The Special Olympics World Championship DanceSport Graz 2021 taking place on 20 August will mark the first-ever Special Olympics DanceSport World Championship. The event, held in Austria, is the first time that Special Olympics has held a World Championship of any kind.
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