Latin America
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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Regional Athlete Leaders: Latin America
At a book fair in Guatemala City in mid-2024, Athlete Leader Daniel Guerra was doing what he does well, telling the story of people with intellectual disabilities and the barriers they face.
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2027 Special Olympics World Games Santiago, Chile
Welcome to a more inclusive Chile! 🥇🇨🇱 Welcome to the Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027! ------------------------------------------ Bienvenidos a un Chile más inclusivo! 🥇🇨🇱 ¡Bienvenidos a los Juegos Mundiales de Olimpiadas Especiales Santiago 2027!
The Countdown Begins: Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 Officially Launched
The world’s largest global celebration of sport and inclusion is coming to Chile, to drive a cultural transformation The first edition of the World Games to be held in Latin America in the 58-year history of Special Olympics
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Game Recognizes Game
At the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026, Special Olympics coaches spent most of their time plotting against one another’s teams.
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From Leadership Academy Graduate to Facilitator: Iris Mercedes Martinez's Continued Impact through Alumni Leadership Network Engagement
After decades of leading teams across her country Panama and Latin America, Iris Mercedes could have stepped away from leadership. Instead, she chose to invest in the next generation of leaders. She joined Special Olympics after an illustrious career in sales & marketing.
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Special Olympics and Topgolf Expand Inclusive Golf Opportunities Worldwide
[WASHINGTON, D.C. - 13 August 2026] Today, Special Olympics and Topgolf announced an expanded three-year, $1.5 million commitment to grow inclusive golf opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities worldwide.
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Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027
Significant progress has been made in preparation for the upcoming Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027.
World Media Celebrates Special Olympics’ Global Week of Inclusion
As Special Olympics celebrates its Global Week of Inclusion from July 20 – 26, media outlets around the world are spotlighting the annual celebration of unity, empowerment and respect.
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