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ESPN Highlights Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® at USA Games
ESPN visited Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® speaking with athletes, volunteers, and Special Olympics staff about the seven free, accessible health screening disciplines offered,
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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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ESPN’s Unified Sports Challenge Takes on Allianz Field
On the University of Minnesota campus, the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games is showcasing 16 sports, and 3,000 athletes from across the country are here to win one thing—gold.
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ESPN’s Coverage of 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
From June 20 – 26, the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will bring nearly 3,000 athletes and 1,500 coaches from all 50 states to Minneapolis to compete across 16 Olympic-type team and individual sports. ESPN will provide 48 hours of live competition coverage on ESPN+ through the ESPN App, featuring events including athletics, swimming, powerlifting and flag football, along with ABC preview and review programming.
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Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Expands Through Grant From Olympic Refugee Foundation
Funding will enable World Refugee Day 2026 activities in Slovakia, Spain and Uganda, strengthening inclusion through sport for refugees and people with intellectual disabilities
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Las Vegas Middle School Earns First Banner Recognition in the State
Inside Victoria Fertitta Middle School, celebration isn’t just filling the gym—it’s filling every corner of the campus.
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Sports Illustrated Captured the Action at Virginia School Honored for Inclusion
On a day full of inclusion, education and sport, Sports Illustrated covered the ceremony when Bush Hill Elementary School in Alexandria, VA was named an Unified Champion School by Special Olympics.
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Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Initiative Expands with European Union Support
Inclusive sports events in Cyprus, Italy, Slovakia, and Spain foster hope and belonging for refugees and people with intellectual disabilities
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IRR: Kevin Martinez and Gerald Mballe
On this episode, ESPN Vice President of Corporate Citizenship Kevin Martinez and Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Advisor Gerald Mballe discuss ESPN’s global partnership with Special Olympics, its impact on athlete stories, inclusive sports programs for refugee youth and new initiatives like Take Back Sports to expand access to play.Download the TranscriptRead the Article