Football
Didier Drogba: From Shy Kid to Special Olympics Global Ambassador
According to the latest studies, at up to 50% of the world's population is introverted, ranging from needing some alone time to having social anxiety.
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Senegal Athlete Hears Unified Partner Speak His Name for First Time in Abu Dhabi
Football Player Fitted for Hearing Aids at Special Olympics World Games
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First Day of Competition Highlights
The first day of competition, 15 March, at the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi kicked off with a number of notable firsts.
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Special Olympics Egypt Unified Women’s Team Awarded Order of Sports Merit
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the president of Egypt, has awarded Special Olympics Egypt's female Unified Football team the Order of Sports Merit for the first time in history.
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Team AZ Unified Soccer - ESPN Nationals Coverage
ESPN coverage of the Special Olympics USA National Games 2018 in Seattle, WA; Raymond S Kellis High School's Unified Soccer Team represented the state of Arizona.
Special Olympics Joins Forces with the European Football Development Network
Promoting equal access to the football pitch for every player is at the heart of a new partnership between Special Olympics Europe Eurasia and the European Football Development Network.
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The Power of Unified Sports Comes to Israel
Unified football and judo followed by an official reception at the residence of the President were just some of the highlights of the recent launch of Special Olympics Israel.
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Remarkable Drive
In Chicago, one of my responsibilities was to interview athletes, families, and volunteers. As a result, I had the great opportunity to write athlete stories of determination, loyalty, and bravery.
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Trinidad & Tobago Beach Games 2018
Fun in the sun was had by all during the 2018 Trinidad & Tobago Beach Games held in Las Cuevas, Trinidad.
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