East Asia

When Wenli first learned about Special Olympics, it wasn’t through a school program or a family connection, it was through a simple post on social media.

New CEO David Evangelista, Board Chair Timothy Shriver, Chief of Sport and Competition Louis Lauria, Regional President & Managing Director, Latin America Claudia Echeverry, and Special Olympics Board Member and Athlete Leader, Kiera Byland BEM featured in expansive series of articles.

Special Olympics Bosnia and Herzegovina transformed the life of Selim Mujanović by securing access to a hearing aid

Las familias (padres, cuidadores, hermanos y otras personas que apoyan a los atletas) desempeñan un papel fundamental en el movimiento de las Olimpiadas Especiales. Promueven la inclusión y animan a los atletas a crecer y a creer en sí mismos.

Families—parents, caregivers, siblings, and other supporters—play a major role in the Special Olympics movement. They promote inclusivity and encourage athletes to grow and believe in themselves.

Brothers at the Heart of Chile’s 3x3 Goal

Players and teams across San Juan, Puerto Rico, woke up energised after last night’s spectacular Opening Ceremony that officially launched the first-ever Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup. From 5 – 7 December, 180 players from 27 countries will take to the courts at Distrito T-Mobile, carrying not only speed and strategy, but a shared purpose that defines Unified Sports.

Renewed engagement includes a USD 310,000 grant supporting inclusive programming across five regions.

After an electric four days and 40 matches played, the inaugural Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup crowns its first-ever champions: Special Olympics United Arab Emirates (Women’s) and Special Olympics Slovakia (Men’s/Mixed).

For as long as he can remember, Sangjin Kim loved football. Growing up in Korea, much of his free time was spent on the pitch.