Latin America

Special Olympics programs and badminton Member Associations are working hard in close collaboration preparing athletes to shine on the world stage at the Special Olympics World Games badminton competition in Berlin this June.

José "Joseíto" Rivera made history in March 2023 when he became the first Special Olympics Puerto Rico athlete to complete an IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon. The race was made up of a 1.2-mile swim followed by a 56-mile bike ride and finished with a 13.1-mile run. Joseíto finished the course in just under 7 hours and 45 minutes (7:44.31).

Dive into the stories of three Special Olympics siblings who live to break the barriers to inclusion.

The Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 will be the most inclusive sporting event of the year!

A Special Olympics Brazil event at the Olympic Park highlights the leaders for inclusion in Rio de Janeiro.

Recap of the second webinar of the 2022 Coach Webinar Series presented by Gallagher.

Special Olympics El Salvador spreads awareness through inclusion-themed festivals that are open to the public.

Meet Special Olympics Jamaica athlete Geovannie Britton who is taking part in the Unified Cup 2022.

Unified pairs Adriana and Daniela from Special Olympics Costa Rica and Dahiana and Marina from Special Olympics Paraguay joined the podcast.

Siblings of Special Olympics athletes speak passionately about inclusion.