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Yang Yang holding a microphone, stepping up on a stage, and waving.
In the News

Special Olympics Global Ambassador Yang Yang on ‘Legends Live On’

Special Olympics Global Ambassador Yang Yang in a new episode of the Olympic Channel’s ‘Legends Live On’ series.
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A young man sitting at a desk and holding a sign that reads: Health!
Athletes

Inclusion At Work: Meet Kurtis

Kurtis Jon Siu grew up in Hong Kong in a family of four, with an older brother who also has an intellectual disability. Kurtis credits Special Olympics with building his confidence, not only in sports but also by encouraging him to pursue his passions. One of those passions is art and design!
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A girl around 14 years old stands inside at school, wearing school clothes. She smiles and gives peace signs with both hands.
Community Impact

Changing Views of Self and Others: The Story of Shiyu, a Youth Leader

Special Olympics China Athlete and Youth Leader Shiyu reflects on the impact of Unified Sports on her life.
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Approximately 50 students sit and stand together in front of a Special Olympics banner, holding emoji plush pillows.
Community Impact

"We Are More Alike Than Different:" A Principal's Reflection on Play Unified: Learn Unified

A special education school principal from China reflects on the positive impact that Unified Sports has had on local students with and without disabilities.
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Li Xiuming in competition gear while skating.
Community Impact

Professional Speed Skater Turned Coach

Three years ago, Li Xiuming began training short track speed skaters with intellectual disabilities in Shanghai, China.
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Athletes in a group holding a WWE championship belt.
In the News

School of Strength Debuts in China

This year, Special Olympics launched the School of Strength fitness campaign in response to athletes’ need for at-home workouts. Athletes in the United States and around the world accepted the challenge to get fit and have fun while doing it.
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Girls playing basketball on a court.
Community Impact

Special Olympics & Laureus Sport for Good Demonstrate Sport for Development & Peace

On the United Nation’s International Day of Sport for Development and Peace, Special Olympics celebrates its partnership with the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation (Laureus).
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Wang Yihan
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Wang Yihan

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Professor William Alford, Special Olympics Board Lead Director and Vice Chair.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Board Vice Chair Donates Academic Prize Money to Special Olympics

Professor William Alford, Special Olympics Board Vice Chair, was one of two recipients of the 2018 Li Buyun Law Prize.
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Attendees of the Special Olympics Family Forum in Xi'An, China are in a group, six males and females in the front row and six in the back row, the back row is making a heart shape with the their hands and arms above their head with the person next to them. A young man in the front is holding a poster with notes and a drawing of two hands inside a heart.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Family Forum

Special Olympics (SO) Family Forum was successfully held in Xi'an, China, between July 10th – 12th, 2018.
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