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Alessandra Palazzotti Receives Women’s Sport Award 2017

She was honored for her commitment to use sports to unify and integrate people with and without Intellectual Disabilities.
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Francesco Alipede Is Dreaming of Success in Abu Dhabi 2019

Volley Week reinforced a determination to follow his dreams - all the way to the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019!
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How Basketball Changed Marcello Lorandi’s Life

The Italian Special Olympics athlete’s life didn’t start out easy. Learn how basketball helped him overcome some challenges.
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Chairman Tim Shriver Seeks Papal Support to Build Inclusive World

Special Olympics athletes met Pope Francis during an official 2017 audience at The Vatican.
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