Athletes

For years, Brightfield was left out of his community because he seemed different. Through inclusion, he became a role model anyone would get behind!

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.

The first day of the Sweden Invitational Games, on 1 February 2020, proved to be an exciting and inclusive time for everyone.

Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach, Andy Reid shared a message for all of the Special Olympics athletes ahead of the “Big Game.”

Excitement was in the air as Berlin, Germany officially became the host for the next Special Olympics World Games in 2023.

The Special Olympics World Games offer the opportunity to unite the world like no other event can.

Through inclusion, Nada has been able to channel her passion for sports and turn it into her career. As a member of the workforce, she now has influence in her community.

The competition begins 1 February 2020.

On 23 January, 10 pairs of Special Olympics athletes and professional snowboarders returned for the sixth annual Unified Snowboarding Competition at the X Games in Aspen, Colorado. For the first time ever, six teams of two, including one Special Olympics athlete and one professional skier, competed in the first-ever Unified Skiing Competition at the X Games.

Athletes from 19 countries set to join Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games in Östersund and Åre.