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Brazil

Special Olympics Athletes Make History on Formula 1 Racecar

For the first time ever, Special Olympics athletes are featured on a Formula 1 racecar, part of the Visibility Drives Change initiative powered by TeamViewer, an official partner of Formula 1.
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Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation

With the 107th Lions International Convention well under way in Orlando, Florida, now is the perfect moment to discover the depth and breadth of the powerful global partnership between Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation.

A Mother’s Love Knows No Bounds

This Mother’s Day we celebrate the love and unwavering support of one mother of a Special Olympics athlete and athlete leader.
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On World Table Tennis Day, SOLA Shows the World the Transformative Power of Sport

For Special Olympics Brazil, table tennis is much more than a sport—it is a space for discovery, belonging, and self-improvement.
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FIVB Volleyball Foundation Launch Welcomes Special Olympics

Special Olympics was present at the launch of the FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) Volleyball Foundation in Lausanne, Switzerland, on 30 May.
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Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 Announcement Makes Headlines Around the World

Special Olympics Board Chair Dr. Timothy Shriver poses with Special Olympics athletes during the press event to announce that Santiago, Chile will be the host site for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games.
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Global Partnership Between FIVB And Special Olympics International Thrives with Events in Poland and Brazil

The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and Special Olympics International (SOI) have solidified their worldwide commitment to the cause of inclusion through sports with a series of events in Poland and Brazil in September and October 2023.
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Symbolizing the Spirit of Inclusion: Special Olympics Brazil’s Story

A Special Olympics Brazil event at the Olympic Park highlights the leaders for inclusion in Rio de Janeiro.
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International Women’s Day: Celebrating the Accomplishments of Emanuelle “Manu” Dutra Fernandes de Souza

Emanuelle Dutra Fernandes de Souza, better known as “Manu,” is a 24-year-old Special Olympics Brazil athlete who embodies the spirit of inclusion.
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Strengthening Sibling Bonds: The Story of Two Brothers, Samuel and Fabio

In Brazil, Play Unified: Learn Unified has helped bridge the gap between brothers Samuel and Fabio, who have had vastly different educational and social experiences.
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