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Special Olympics British Columbia Athlete Making Difference Within Community

“I got involved with Special Olympics when I was in school and I was put down all my life. So, I found out about Special Olympics and how they accepted people and how we get the opportunity to compete.”
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Join Special Olympics and Celebrate ICCE Global Coaches Day

Today, 25 September, Special Olympics recognizes and celebrates its coaches around the world for their efforts in teaching and encouraging athletes through sport and continuing to grow the movement of inclusion!
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2023 Brightspot Unified Golf Challenge Unites People with All Kinds of Backgrounds Through Sport

The 2023 Brightspot Unified Golf Challenge took place over 31 July – 1 August as 48 golfers descended upon Aldie, Virginia to play four 9-hole team matches over two days at The Club at Creigton Farms.
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World Games Spotlight: Josee Seguin, Canada

Josee was still riding high from her multi-medal achievements at Canada's 2018 National Games when she was chosen for the 2019 World Games.
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Agents of Inclusion: Episode Six

Laura Stremble focusew on World Down Syndrome Day and explains how she got involved with Special Olympics, her close relationship with her mom / coach, her side hustle, and her upcoming trip to World Games Berlin.

Canadian Companies Showcase Inclusion Throughout Country with Special Olympics Athletes

Throughout the Special Olympics North America Region, companies demonstrate what an inclusive environment should look like and how that translates throughout the communities.
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2022 Coach Webinar Series Presented by Gallagher Webinar 4 Recap

Recap of the second webinar of the 2022 Coach Webinar Series presented by Gallagher.
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Un athlète d’Olympiques spéciaux Québec fracasse les records aux Jeux d’été du Canada Niagara 2022

Le 16 août 2022, l’athlète d’Olympiques spéciaux Gabriel Dupuy a pris place à la ligne de départ pour sa première course aux Jeux d’été du Canada Niagara 2022. Gabriel y représentait Équipe Québec en athlétisme, concourant aux épreuves du 100 m et du 200 m.
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Special Olympics Quebec Athlete Breaks Multiple Records at Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games

Inclusion in the Canada Games gives Special Olympics athletes the chance to shine in front of their peers from generic sports, and gain experience at major competitions.
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2022 Brightspot Unified Golf Challenge: Day Two Recap

A Ryder Cup-style tournament with members of Special Olympics, the First Tee of Greater Washington, DC, Wounded Warrior Project veterans and Howard University men’s golfers playing in pairs of two.
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