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In the News

Special Olympics Athletes Make History on Formula 1 Racecar

For the first time ever, Special Olympics athletes are featured on a Formula 1 racecar, part of the Visibility Drives Change initiative powered by TeamViewer, an official partner of Formula 1.
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Athlete Leader for Special Olympics posing for a photo.
In the News

A Vision for a More Inclusive World

Once denied the chance to grow academically and personally, Alvaro found in Special Olympics a door that had long been closed to him.
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A collage featuring 16 diverse youth leaders surrounding a central blue box that reads: "Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Council 2025 – 2027."
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Special Olympics Announces the 2025 – 2027 Global Youth Leadership Council

In celebration of International Youth Day, Special Olympics is proud to announce the newly selected 2025 – 2027 Global Youth Leadership Council (GYLC).
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Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation
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Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation

With the 107th Lions International Convention well under way in Orlando, Florida, now is the perfect moment to discover the depth and breadth of the powerful global partnership between Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation.
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Athletes

Latin America’s Jump in Badminton Gears Up for Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027

This year, the Badminton World Federation is celebrating World Badminton Day with the theme of “Raise A Racquet—Play, Learn, Celebrate!" and Special Olympics is joining in.
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Text reads: Kanopy Stream Smarter: Special Olympics Now Streaming
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Now Streaming on Kanopy

For the first time ever, Kanopy streams Special Olympics produced short documentaries.
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Two women standing side by side.
Athletes

A Mother’s Love Knows No Bounds

This Mother’s Day we celebrate the love and unwavering support of one mother of a Special Olympics athlete and athlete leader.
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Cheers for Champions: Gonzalo Escobar Wernli, Special Olympics Chile
Videos

Cheers for Champions: Gonzalo Escobar Wernli, Special Olympics Chile

From the slopes of Chile to the global stage, Gonzalo Escobar Wernli is carving his path in snowboarding!
Table tennis players in the midst of a match.
In the News

On World Table Tennis Day, SOLA Shows the World the Transformative Power of Sport

For Special Olympics Brazil, table tennis is much more than a sport—it is a space for discovery, belonging, and self-improvement.
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A group of young people cheer enthusiastically in a stadium, including two women in pink "Youth Leadership Council" shirts.
In the News

The Future Begins with Us: Two Young Leaders from El Salvador Reflect on a Journey of Change

Gabriela Velásquez and Amy Ramírez, two youth leaders from El Salvador, signed up to help shape a summit.
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