Health

Bob Beamon, Olympic Long Jump Record Holders, Helps Fit Athletes with Shoes

Olympics Long Jump record holder Bob Beamon, Pierce Footwear founder George Pierce, and Special Olympics Manager of Sport and Health Kester Edwards fitted athletes with athletic shoes during the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi. The shoes were especially designed by Pierce for anyone who enjoys playing sports or walking in comfort buy may have difficulty with shoe laces.

Individuals with intellectual disabilities face significant challenges accessing quality health, including services, resulting in pronounced health disparities and reduced life expectancy.

Seven honorees will receive Golisano Global Health Leadership Awards ABU DHABI, UAE.

What a year! Did you know that between 2017 and 2018, almost 90,000 people were involved in Special Olympics health and fitness initiatives across Europe Eurasia?

Petra and Luka Temnikar travelled 140 kilometres across Slovenia to attend a Special Olympics Opening Eyes screening, and it was worth every kilometre!

Special Olympics Slovenia is currently in its second year of a three-year Healthy Communities Project, within which one of the main focuses is healthy lifestyle promotion.

Special Olympics Belgium recently organised a high-level Health Summit calling for immediate action to improve health services for all people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in Belgium.

The Organization of American States (OAS) and Special Olympics signed an agreement to promote sports, physical activity, health, inclusive education, sustainable and human development, and human rights of people with intellectual disabilities.

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.