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Sport in Color

Special Olympics Singapore athlete Noah Tan has forged a career in visual arts, but his 12 years as a bowler helped his craft in a curious way.
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Special Olympics Africa Region Uses Education to Expand Inclusive Sport

This Mandela Day, Special Olympics is spotlighting the importance of sport and education in the Special Olympics Africa Region as it creates opportunities for those with and without intellectual disabilities to experience the benefits of sport as it pertains to health, well-being, and fitness.
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Special Olympics Announces David Evangelista as New Chief Executive Officer

[Washington, D.C. – 14 July 2025] The international Board of Directors of Special Olympics is pleased to announce the appointment of David Evangelista as the global movement’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective1 January 1 2026.
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Tender Hearts

When Su Anne Lee was younger, she was quiet, timid, even.But today, she greets customers at a bustling café, shares her story with others, and speaks on behalf of people with intellectual disabilities across Malaysia.
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The ‘R-word’ Inches Back into the Mainstream

An excerpt from the NBC News article detailing a recent return of the R-word in the language lexicon.
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Faces of Inclusion: Raising Yilu

Follow the inspiring journey of Zhao Yilu, a Special Olympics East Asia athlete.
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Special Olympics International Board of Directors Elects Three New Members

[Washington, D.C. – 5 May 2025] The international Board of Directors for Special Olympics elected new members Mrs. JoAnne Bessler, Mr. Mark McCorkle, and Mr. Toby Enqvist.
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Remembering Pope Francis

Special Olympics is paying tribute to the legacy of Pope Francis.
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Victory on Court 3: The Bomber Leads Italy to Glory

The Division B Unified floorball match on Court 3 was a thrilling showdown between Special Olympics Italy and Special Olympics Germany.
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Snowboarder Marcel Schilling Wins Double Silver on the Slopes

Marcel Schilling, a charismatic 34-year-old snowboarder from Thurgau, Switzerland, has kicked off his Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 experience in style.
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