Latin America

Paraguay is playing a pivotal role in the field of inclusion in the region. As a demonstration of this commitment, from October 4 to 12, Asunción will host more than 1,000 athletes from across the hemisphere to compete in the IV Latin American Special Olympics Games, sponsored by the state.

In July 2024, Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education and Special Olympics Argentina hosted the Excellence in Action: Expanding Unified Champion Schools workshop, with support from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the United Arab Emirates, an event aimed at introducing and expanding Unified Champion Schools (UCS) programming.

The following is an excerpt from TNT Sports’ article, “Special Olympics and Golisano Foundation: An Alliance for Inclusion” which details the work of Special Olympics and the Golisano Foundation as they challenge the health barriers faced by people with intellectual disabilities in Chile.

Special Olympics’ sport federation partner, Badminton World Federation (BWF), created and now celebrates World Badminton Day.

In a significant gesture towards inclusion, the captains of all 16 teams competing in Copa América, held in the United States, will wear the captain's armband with the message "Choose to Include."

Special Olympics was present at the launch of the FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball) Volleyball Foundation in Lausanne, Switzerland, on 30 May.

Meet Julio, a Special Olympics Athlete Leader who works for Panama's Copa Airlines.

Triathlon Paves the Way for Inclusive Sport at the 3rd Annual Special Olympics European Open Triathlon

Special Olympics Board Chair Dr. Timothy Shriver poses with Special Olympics athletes during the press event to announce that Santiago, Chile will be the host site for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games.

Paraguay made history by becoming the inaugural South American nation to join the Special Olympics Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion.