Fitness
Special Olympics New Hampshire Athlete Becky May Makes Impact in Fundraising and Basketball
In her 40’s and with nearly four decades of experience in various disciplines, May hopes to be a role model for the younger generation and new athletes in many ways.
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Eric Massey, 2022 USA Games Athlete and Certified Health Messenger
Along with training to compete in swimming at the 2022 USA Games, Eric and his family have made family fitness a priority with the help of Special Olympics Fitness programming.
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Longtime Special Olympics Competitor Collins Clingman Ready for His USA Games Moment
With excitement in his voice, Collins Clingman talks about his lifelong passion for the Green Bay Packers and Iowa Hawkeye football. The Ottumwa, Iowa, native also says he’s a season ticket holder for the local community college’s basketball team. He loves to watch games with his brother-in-law, and for more than 25 years, he’s participated in athletics, softball and bowling for Special Olympics Iowa. There’s no denying it: Clingman is in his element whenever sports are involved.
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Malta Hosts First International Special Olympics Event in Europe Since Pandemic
Welcoming athletes to compete in six different sports disciplines: aquatics, athletics, bocce, bowling, football, and table tennis.
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Journey to the 2022 USA Games in Orlando
Good day to all our readers! As we point our attention to the upcoming 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, I hope you are ready for a magical event full of competition and togetherness!
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Athlete Preparedness
Preparing for a big competition takes both mental and physical exercise. This month, I’ll share with you how I prepare for state competitions and my advice on overcoming any nerves. Personally, I’ve only competed at regional and state competitions for Special Olympics Illinois. You can apply the tips I share to national or world games competitions.
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4,000 Special Olympics South Africa Athletes Receive Internship Opportunities
The goal is to address the challenge of unemployment in South Africa through grant funding and forming relationships with public, private, and civil society organizations on projects that will significantly contribute to job creation.
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Celebrating World Health Day with Equitable Care
Everyone’s health needs should be included in the healthcare system, and people with intellectual disabilities deserve to have access to a healthcare environment that best addresses their specific health needs.
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Portrait of a Health Leader: Meet Herith
Herith Suleiman deeply understands the needs of people with intellectual disabilities. Why? Because Herith himself has intellectual disabilities.
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Opportunity Created for South African Citizens with Intellectual Disabilities
South Africans with intellectual disabilities face challenges many of their counterparts in other nations do not.
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