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Special Olympics Netherlands launches Exercise App
Not knowing the disruption and destruction that the Coronavirus was to cause, in late 2019, the Special Olympics Netherlands team began developing an app to support athletes to stay fit and healthy at home.
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Nick Borders Stays “Game Ready” During Social Distancing
Though social distancing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is keeping most people indoors, on Earth Day we embrace nature and are grateful for those times when we’re able to exercise outdoors.
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Athlete Stephanie Ching Shares Fitness Tips and a Toolkit for Caregivers
Stephanie Ching has been a tenacious Special Olympics athlete for more than 25 years and has the medals to prove it!
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International Day of Sport for Development and Peace During a Time of Social Distancing
In August 2013, the United Nations proclaimed 6 April to be the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. It is a global day to recognize “the positive influence that sport can have on the advancement of human rights, and social and economic development.”
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Catching Up With Hillary
For Autism Awareness Month, we get fitness advice and tips from a wise Health Messenger.
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Gold Medalist James Kropp on Staying Fit
My name is James Kropp, and I am a Special Olympics athlete competing in bocce and bowling. I have won many medals, including a gold in bocce.
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