Africa
Opening a New World at Special Olympics Opening Eyes
Lawrence Mwangi is a standout player for Special Olympics Kenya’s Floor Hockey team. His speed and skill helped the team win game after game, eventually climbing to the top of their division.
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Highlighting Health at the Special Olympics Pan African Games 2020
The first-ever Pan African Games provided a one of a kind experience, including in Healthy Athletes, with 1845 screenings in just 5 days!
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Brightfield: A Role Model for Inclusion
For years, Brightfield was left out of his community because he seemed different. Through inclusion, he became a role model anyone would get behind!
Intense Competition at the First Ever Pan African Games
The Special Olympics 1st Pan African Games, held 23rd – 31st January in Egypt, Cairo, brought together athletes from the Special Olympics African and Middle East North Africa regions.
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Make Inclusion Your Resolution!
For us, 2019 has been about bringing people with and without intellectual disabilities together. As we look to 2020, help us continue our work towards building an inclusive world.
First Ever Pan Africa Regional Games Scheduled to Make History in January 2020
The first ever Special Olympics Pan African Games will take place in Cairo, 23-31 January, 2020 under the auspices of HE Abdel Fattah El Sisi, the Egyptian President.
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Africa World Games 2019
In partnership with the International Floorball Federation (IFF), Special Olympics launched an innovative real-time sports data project at the Invitational Games in Sweden.
Accepting Me: Meet Yannick
Through accepting himself, Yannick found his voice. He wants people, especially parents, to know that inclusion starts with you!
Never Give Up: Meet Al-Sayyed
Al-Sayyed joined Special Olympics as a volunteer. Then he became an athlete. Now he is a leader.
When the Ref Make The Rules: Meet Jimmy
Growing up, the schools and even some family members treated Jimmy as if he were cursed. As a referee, he is an authority figure and asset.