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Bocce

Kaung’s Path to Empowering Others: Everyone Has a Chance

When you meet Kaung Myat San, the first thing you notice is his smile—warm, genuine, and full of energy. At just 23, he’s already become a role model in his community, proving that with determination and talent, anything is possible.
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USA Games Start to Wrap Up in Minneapolis

The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are heading into its last day of competition, and so many memories have been made.
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Lithuania Welcomes First Edition of the Special Olympics Baltic Games presented by Toyota

The Special Olympics Baltic Games presented by Toyota brought together almost 100 athletes from the Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) to compete in three sports disciplines. Its first edition, hosted in Druskininkai, Lithuania, took place 28 – 30 April 2026 and saw athletes competing in Unified basketball, bocce, and swimming.
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Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 Logo Unveiled

[Santiago, Chile - 26 January 2026] Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 revealed the event logo, a powerful, multifaceted symbol reflecting the dynamism of the global movement and the Chilean spirit.
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Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 Logo Unveiled

[Santiago, Chile - 26 January 2026] Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 revealed the event logo, a powerful, multifaceted symbol reflecting the dynamism of the global movement and the Chilean spirit.
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Inaugural Special Olympics European Union Day: Athlete Voices Echo in Heart of Europe

The inaugural Special Olympics European Union (EU) Day, a flagship event of the European Week of Sport, saw almost 200 athletes, coaches and staff take Brussels by storm as they raised their voices at the European Parliament and the European Commission on 24 and 25 September.
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Nothing Stronger Than Ohana

Twins, Luke and Jaycie arrived together, just a minute apart, but their paths unfolded differently.
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Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Fabricio Valdéz

When Fabricio first walked through the doors of an English institute in Mendoza, Argentina, he was searching for one thing: a way to improve his language skills.
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World Refugee Day 2025: Polina Finds Meaning Through Sport in Romania

13-year-old Polina from Ukraine struggled with her new life when she first arrived in Romania but, with the support of teachers, friends and Special Olympics, she began to thrive. Polina now enjoys a full life of art and sport—even achieving bronze at the recent Special Olympics Romania National Games!
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From Isolation to Confidence: Riya Trains for World Winter Games

Riya, a Special Olympics athlete from Bharat, says she used to be alone and lonely. Now she’s part of a talented team that’s heading to the World Winter Games in Turin, Italy—and her life is full of confidence, camaraderie and hope.
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