Africa
Special Olympics and Ethiopian Airlines Unite for Africa Leadership Conference
Special Olympics Africa Region and Ethiopian Airlines have joined together to put on the 19th annual Africa Leadership Conference from 18-20 September in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Africa Region at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games Berlin, Germany
34 delegations with over 400 athletes from the Africa Region represented their Programs. Watch our highlights!
Special Olympics Fans Leave Lasting Impression on World Games 2023
There was no shortage of amazing fans at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 and each day, fans and family members were able to join in the spirit of the Games helping to support and uplift all those competing.
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Special Olympics Mali Surprise Wins their First Basketball Gold, and So Much More
It’s the third quarter of their first match, and their opposing team has yet to feature on the scoreboard.
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Breaking Boundaries with Sport
Mariam Sylla powerfully smashes the table tennis ball across the table. She looks extremely concentrated and focuses all her energy on the game.
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Opening a Door to the World from Special Olympics Lesotho
Before Special Olympics, he wouldn’t have dreamed of stepping up to a podium stage to celebrate winning a medal.
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A Life Pace
Special Olympics Athlete Kamogelo Moncho, 28, South Africa, is bringing home a gold medal in the men's 5000m and a bronze medal in the 1500m but it is the sport itself that brings him the most pride.
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Record Number of Africa Ministers at Games
A record number of government ministries from Africa Region were represented at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany.
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A Tale of Two Goalkeepers as Kenya Women’s Football Team Clinches Gold
“All Inclusive,” goalkeeper Marystella Ndolwa, one of the athletes profiled in the film, was hesitant to make any predictions about Special Olympics Kenya women’s football/soccer team’s upcoming match.
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Improving Vision and Quality of Life of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
The 2022 Partnership Report highlights how Cooper Vision, Optometry Giving Sight and Special Olympics continue improving sight and quality of life of individuals with Intellectual Disabilities through Eye Care Practitioner training and screening events in the US and Kenya.
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