Historias
Estas historias globales tratan sobre el poder de Olimpiadas Especiales para inspirar esperanza, confianza y valentía. Olimpiadas Especiales cambia las vidas de nuestros atletas con discapacidades intelectuales, pero también las de nuestros entrenadores, familias, voluntarios y otras personas que tienen la oportunidad de participar.
Special Olympics International Names Sven Albrecht Regional President and Managing Director, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
Albrecht is the National Director of Special Olympics Germany and led Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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Bhutan Signs Landmark MOU to Strengthen Inclusive Education Through Sports
Bhutan’s Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) signed a landmark MoU with Special Olympics Bhutan, outlining a long-term vision to expand Unified Champion Schools® programming.
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Más que un logotipo, un símbolo que conecta al mundo
La historia detrás del logotipo de los Juegos Mundiales de Olimpiadas Especiales Santiago 2027
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Doha’s Story: Inspiring Hope Through MATP
Doha's world changed when Omar was diagnosed with a rare and severe disability.
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Empowering the Next Generation
When Wenli first learned about Special Olympics, it wasn’t through a school program or a family connection, it was through a simple post on social media.
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Dylan Sendgraff: Champion of Inclusion at Special Olympics Nebraska
Dylan Sendgraff isn’t just a coach or a mentor; he’s a driving force behind inclusion at Special Olympics Nebraska. What began as volunteer coaching has grown into a full-time mission. Now serving as the director of regional field services for the East Central region, Sendgraff works every day to ensure athletes of all abilities have opportunities to grow, connect and lead.
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El estado global de la inclusión en la educación: El año del docente
Un llamado mundial a la acción que insta a los gobiernos y sistemas a invertir en los docentes como base de una educación inclusiva y equitativa para todos los estudiantes.
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Inclusion Revolution Radio Takes on MetLife Stadium
On this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, I’m your host RJ Nealon, filling in for the uber talented Novie Craven. Instead of being in a studio and behind a microphone, we’re on the ground at MetLife Stadium for the Unified Flag Football Championships presented by Special Olympics New York and the New York Jets.
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Taking Back Sports: ESPN and Special Olympics Building a Unified Future
The Global Presenting Sponsor of Unified Sports and Official Broadcaster for the Special Olympics USA and World Games, ESPN’s longstanding partnership with Special Olympics continues to amplify athlete stories worldwide.
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Sports Business Journal Dedicates Four Articles to Special Olympics in One Issue
New CEO David Evangelista, Board Chair Timothy Shriver, Chief of Sport and Competition Louis Lauria, Regional President & Managing Director, Latin America Claudia Echeverry, and Special Olympics Board Member and Athlete Leader, Kiera Byland BEM featured in expansive series of articles.
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Dominica Takes Bold Step for Inclusion by Joining Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion
On Thursday, 8 January, 2026, the Commonwealth of Dominica marked a historic milestone on its journey toward a more inclusive society. Under the visionary leadership of the Senator Hon. Oscar George, Minister of State with Responsibility for Sports, the government officially joined the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion.
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From One Swim Meet to a Movement
When Jillian Pierre first walked into a Special Olympics event in 2012 with her son Jaleel, she thought she was simply bringing him to swim.
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