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Special Olympics ambassadors, Gleyber Torres and Willson Contreras, pose with a baseball and bat for Escuela de Fuerza marketing photo.
In the News

People Magazine Interviews with Gleyber Torres and Willson Contreras for Espanol Escuela de Fuerza/School of Strength Exercise Program

People en Espanol interviewed MLB baseball players and Special Olympics Global Ambassadors Gleyber Torres and Willson Contreras about their involvement in the Escuela de Fuerza exercise video series.
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WWE Superstar Rhea Ripley laughs while holding a yellow bowling ball.
In the News

WWE Renews Partnership with Special Olympics

21 November 2021. WWE and Special Olympics announced a multiyear partnership extension to promote and celebrate inclusion. The announcement came during a Unified bowling tournament at Brooklyn Bowl in New York City.
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Three athletes working out on a baseball field.
In the News

FanSided Shines a Spotlight on School of Strength

The following is an excerpt from the article titled Special Olympics’ School of Strength is Going Worldwide published on FaniSided.com.
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MLB Network Talks About Launch of Latest Special Olympics Fitness Campaign Escuela de Fuerza
In the News

MLB Network Talks About Launch of Latest Special Olympics Fitness Campaign: Escuela de Fuerza

MLB Network Talks About Launch of Latest Special Olympics Fitness Campaign: Escuela de Fuerza
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Joe Haden speaking while being interviewed on Today show.
In the News

Special Olympics Global Ambassador Joe Haden Speaks to Today Show About Inspiration from His Brother

Special Olympics Global Ambassador Joe Haden Speaks to Today Show About Inspiration from His Brother
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WWE Superstar, Drew McIntyre, holding Special Olympics welcome plaque.
In the News

Sports Illustrated Reports on Drew McIntyre Becoming a Special Olympics Champion Ambassador

The following is an excerpt from the article titled Drew McIntyre on Working with Special Olympics: ‘The Positivity and Enthusiasm Has Changed My Life’ published by Sports Illustrated.
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WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre leads a virtual workout in the brand-new Special Olympics School of Strength: Class is Now in Session made for all ability levels.
In the News

WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre named Special Olympics Champion Ambassador

Ahead of the 2021 WWE SummerSlam in Las Vegas, Special Olympics officially announced WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre as a Special Olympics Champion Ambassador.
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Eunice Kennedy Shriver meets Special Olympics World Games supporters while in Shanghai, in 2007.
In the News

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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Special Olympics Gaming for Inclusion together with Microsoft lead artwork.
Press Releases

Special Olympics and Microsoft team up to build global inclusive esports

Athletes with and without intellectual disabilities will compete in inaugural Gaming for Inclusion 12 – 18 September
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