Competition
Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation Unite to Provide Content Service During Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026
An experienced team of creators is set to produce high-quality photos, videos and features of the participant delegations during the event from 6 – 11 July.
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Journey to the Cup—Inclusion On and Off the Field
In this series, meet the athletes, Unified partners, coaches, and officials whose journeys to Paris are filled with determination, friendship, and inclusion.
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Marquel Russell Shines at USA Games, Eyes 2027 Special Olympics World Games in Santiago
Marquel Russell stands near the starting line and does a box jump to relax his muscles.
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USA Games Celebrated at Closing Ceremony, Special Olympics Flag Handed to Next Host City
It was a beautiful evening at Huntington Bank Stadium. The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, hosted at the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center, have just concluded.
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Special Olympics Northern California Adds Hardware to Medal Collection
It’s a warm, cloudy day at the University of Minnesota Track & Field Stadium. Special Olympics Northern California athlete Patrick Underly is with his team, surrounded by state Programs from across the country.
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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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Special Olympics USA Games Starts to See Medal Count Grow Midweek
It’s mid-week at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, and the competition has been fierce. It’s hot in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but that’s not a concern for athletes who are representing the 52 Programs across the country. They are giving everything they’ve got to compete at the national level.
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Day Two of Competition Highlights Athletes Across Multiple Sports
The second day of competition at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games was cut short due to inclement weather, but not before some memorable moments.
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Day One of Competition is a Wrap in Minneapolis
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are officially underway, and the competition is now in high gear.
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