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Global Athlete Congress

New Chair of the Global Athlete Congress Elected

Voted in as the NEW Chair of the Global Athletes Congress, Nyasha Derere will serve as a member of the Board of Directors for Special Olympics.
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Creating Inclusion Through Tennis

The five-day event, hosted in the Dominican Republic was the largest unified tennis event held globally.
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Leadership on Full Display During the Global Athletes Congress

The Special Olympics ' Global Athletes Congress is serving as a platform where Special Olympics athletes lead the way to a more inclusive world.
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2023 Berlin World Games Announced

Johanna Pramstaller, Special Olympics Austria, was excited to announce that the 2023 World Games will be held in Berlin, Germany.

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.

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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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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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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