Health
Special Olympics Chief Health Officer Dr. Dimitri Christakis Elected into the National Academy of Medicine
On Monday, 19 October 2026, Special Olympics Chief Health Officer was elected into the National Academy of Medicine.
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Mission:Inclusion - Special Olympics & Lions Club International Foundation Global Partnership
With the 107th Lions International Convention well under way in Orlando, Florida, now is the perfect moment to discover the depth and breadth of the powerful global partnership between Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation. From Opening Eyes in Kenya and Brazil and MATP in Great Britain to Unified Sports in Jamaica and Unified with Refugees in Spain, the combined energy of Lions, Leos and our athletes simply knows no bounds! You will be moved, you will be inspired and you will be ready to serve once you have experienced the power of Mission: Inclusion!
Athlete Leaders Take the Lead with Beach Games
This November, athletes from across the Caribbean will come together in Jamaica for a first-of-its-kind opportunity in the country, the Special Olympics Caribbean Beach Games.
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Special Olympics Switzerland Re-Launches Health Program with First Annual Health Congress
The inaugural conference called for action on health equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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A Lifelong Journey of Health, Perseverance, and Purpose: Shadia’s Story
Every year, Family Health and Fitness Day is celebrated on the last Saturday in September.
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Supporting Athletes Beyond the Field: Special Olympics Lebanon’s Aging Athletes Program
September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to promote healthy habits and encourage adults to take positive steps toward their health as they grow older.
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Developing Project ALL STAR: A First-of-Its-Kind Longitudinal Health Evaluation of Special Olympics Athletes
A new paper from Special Olympics was published in the American Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities titled, Navigating the Complexities of Developing a Longitudinal Health Evaluation: Creating Special Olympics Project ALL STAR.
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Veo Highlights the Power of Connection at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup
Veo recently featured a story showcasing how access to live-streamed matches helped supporters around the world stay connected to the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup, held in Paris from 6 to 11 July.
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“It’s an Unforgettable Experience”: Toyota Motor Europe Volunteers at Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026
Mercedes Navarro Puig and Maciej Fran were among nine Toyota Motor Europe volunteers who travelled to Malmö to Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026.
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“It is All About Inclusion” – Toyota Motor Europe Support for Sweden Invitational Games 2026
The Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026, which concluded on Sunday, is yet another flagship event in our region that Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has put considerable support behind.
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