Austria

When Eunice Kennedy Shriver hosted the first ever summer camp for people with intellectual disabilities in her backyard, it would have been hard to imagine that 50 years down the line, Special Olympics would be taking the lead to discuss an urgent issue in today’s society, the marginalisation of those already on the margins, namely, refugees with intellectual disabilities.

The event saw 38 students participate - 20 Special Olympics athletes and 18 Unified Partners.

The December 2017 meeting brought together UNICEF officials, Special Olympics Kosovo staff, teachers, families, coaches and children.

Special Olympics Northern California made history when it held the run, which took place inside the California Correctional System.

Just under 1400 triumphant athletes from the Europe Eurasia region arrived back as heroes following the World Winter Games in Austria.

Ever wonder what it's like for athletes at Special Olympics World Games? See the 2017 World Games in Austria from their eyes.

"Athletes from across Europe Eurasia came to these Games to showcase their talents, their passion and the results of their hard work."

Around the globe, the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria were known as the "Heartbeat for the World." See why.

Attendees at the World Winter Games heard a different kind of music resounding across those Austrian Alps.

The event was sold out and packed with family, friends and fans all there to support their dancers.