Intellectual Disability
Being the Best He can Be: Meet Omar
Omar Al Shami proudly represented his country, the United Arab Emirates, at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, and achieved a gold medal in the swimming competition.
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SOI Representatives Appraised how Kazan is getting ready for SO World Winter Games
They examined Special Olympics World Winter Games facilities and discussed further steps to prepare for the competitions.
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Inspirational Speaker, Author & Athlete: Meet Dina
There isn’t just one word to describe Dina Galal, a woman of many talents.
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American Physical Therapy Association Summit Features Keynote Address from Special Olympics Chief Health Officer
Special Olympics Chief Health Officer Dr. Alicia Bazzano addressed members of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) at the Future of Physical Therapy Summit.
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Elisabeth Röhm Shares Her Passion for Special Olympics
Though she's since learned that a distant aunt was once a participant in Special Olympics, Röhm tells Yahoo Life that what drew her to the movement and its year-round programs was both its empowerment of athletes with intellectual disabilities and its guiding principles.
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Special Olympics Hosts Q&A on the Safety and Importance of the COVID-19 Vaccine
Special Olympics hosted Dr. Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for a Q&A on the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Special Olympics UAE, Special Olympics Kuwait Sign Mou in Preparation for World Winter Games Kazan 2022
Special Olympics UAE, Special Olympics Kuwait Sign MoU in preparation for World Winter Games Kazan 2023.
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Special Olympics Mauritius Athlete Will Compete at Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020
Special Olympics Mauritius athlete, Eddy Capdor, will compete in track and field during the Paralympic Games in long jump.
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Special Olympics Asia Pacific Celebrates Milestones of Young Athletes In New Campaign
Special Olympics Asia Pacific celebrates young athletes in a new campaign.
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USA Today Honored Rising Junior Jake Blatnica As Special Olympics Athlete Of The Year
USA TODAY honored Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete, Jake Blatnica, rising Junior at Natick High School, Natick, MA, as Special Olympics Athlete of the Year which is part of their USA TODAY High School Sports Awards.
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