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Five young man standing in a group shoulder to shoulder for a group photo.
Athletes

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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Two people display their certifications
In the News

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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A Special Olympics athlete sits behind a table covered in a red cloth. In front of her are video cameras and computer monitors. She smiles at the camera.
Athletes

Special Olympics Alaska Athlete Uses Platform to Promote Healthy Lifestyle

Abdul-Jillil gets ready to host her "Afternoons with Ayesha" segment, helping athletes stay fit and connected virtually.
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Three athletes working out on a baseball field.
In the News

FanSided Shines a Spotlight on School of Strength

The following is an excerpt from the article titled Special Olympics’ School of Strength is Going Worldwide published on FaniSided.com.
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MLB Network Talks About Launch of Latest Special Olympics Fitness Campaign Escuela de Fuerza
In the News

MLB Network Talks About Launch of Latest Special Olympics Fitness Campaign: Escuela de Fuerza

MLB Network Talks About Launch of Latest Special Olympics Fitness Campaign: Escuela de Fuerza
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An athlete leaping in the air returning the Shuttlecock with her racket back over the net, with her partner also standing on the turf court next to her.
In the News

Special Olympics United Arab Emirates Badminton Players Soar at Expo 2020 Dubai

26 Special Olympics UAE athletes showcased their talents at Expo 2020 Dubai on 8 October 2021.
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People sit around a long table with computers and workbooks.
Athletes

World Inclusion Day 2021

Jimmy Masina and Lou Lauria discuss Special Olympics federation partnerships and the being an athlete official.
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Mary Davis sitting and speaking.
In the News

SOI Representatives Appraised how Kazan is getting ready for SO World Winter Games

They examined Special Olympics World Winter Games facilities and discussed further steps to prepare for the competitions.
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A crowd of spectators.
In the News

Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan postponed to January 2023

Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan postponed to January 2023.
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Four illustrations of athletes exercising. Runner with the word Endurance under him; woman in wheelchair doing dumbbell curls with the word Strength under her; a woman stretching with the word Flexibility under her; a woman balancing on one foot with the word Balance under her.
In the News

Exceptional Parent Magazine Features Special Olympics Fit 5 Workout and Nutrition Tips

Exceptional Parent Magazine featured a four station circuit workout created with the Special Olympics Fit 5 program.
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