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Global Athlete Congress

Raphael Nadal speaking to the camera.
Videos

Rafael Nadal’s Message to Athletes

World tennis champion Rafael Nadal sent this video messages for all of the players taking part in the Special Olympics World Tennis Invitational in the Dominican Republic.
A female athlete leader holds a microphone as she talks at an event. People in the background listen to her.
In the News

The Global Athlete Congress – Leaders for Inclusion

Special Olympics, in partnership with Kantar, conducted research on the role of attitudes in promoting inclusion in friendships, communities, health, education, and jobs.
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Ken Melvin speaking in an interview.
Athletes

Athlete Leadership Spotlight: Ken Melvin

Ken Melvin, a Special Olympics athlete from Russellville, Indiana, will participate in this year’s Global Athlete Congress as a member of the North America Athlete Input Council.
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Meet the 8 newest members of the Special Olympics Africa Region’s Input Council Clockwise from top left) Jimmy Masina, Joyce Ramabusa, Brightfield Shadi, Yannick Tano, Tomiwa Adeyemo, Al Sayyed Curumthaullee, Boniface Kimeu, and Nyasha Derera.
In the News

Leaders for Inclusion Head for Global Athlete Congress in Santo Domingo

The newest members of Africa Region’s Athlete Input Council were elected recently and represent a diverse array of nations.
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Female tennis athlete jumping up in the air for joy. She's holding her racquet in her left hand, has a white tennis skirt and a yellow Special Olympics t-shirt.
Athletes

Special Olympics Malawi tennis partners to attend World Tennis Invitational

Athletes Mphatso Chiphwanya and Bridget Kaunda from Malawi, Africa will be competing in this year’s Special Olympics World Tennis Invitational.
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Europe (arms raised in the air): Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Athlete Input Council had their annual meeting where they provided input to the regional leadership and determined their goals for 2019.
Athletes

The Global Athlete Congress Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

The Global Athlete Congress is a 6-day leadership development event held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
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Special Olympics athletes and representatives in a tight groups celebrating with their hands up. Everyone has on red shirt sleeve polo shirts with the Special Olympics logo on the front.
Videos

Athletes Count Down to the Special Olympics World Tennis Invitation

Special Olympics Dominican Republic tennis players prepare for the World Tennis Invitational as their country prepares to host more than 250 athletes from 30 nations.
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