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East Asia

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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"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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My interview with a Special Olympics Athlete from Macau

I’m well aware of the challenges of an autistic person in the United States but I wanted to take this opportunity to learn the challenges people with autism face living in Asia.
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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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Special Olympics Featured in Latest Humans of New York Book

Three Special Olympics athletes are featured in the recently released New York Times Best Seller Humans.
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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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Celebrating Fathers

Special Olympics is grateful for the participation and support of fathers all over the globe. Fathers who are athletes, fans, coaches, volunteers, staff and cheerleaders help make this movement so special.

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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Down to the Wire at the 2020 NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Basketball Game

Every year, for the past nine years, a select group of talented Special Olympics athletes and basketball superstars past and present, form two teams, lace up and battle it out in the NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Basketball Game!
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Wilson: Creating Change

By experiencing inclusion in his workplace, Wilson has seen how important it is that we learn from each other.