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Leadership

Two men wearing face masks standing on the opposite sides of the Kazan mascot, Zylant the dragon.
In the News

Russia welcomes its first ever Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Council

Earlier this year, Special Olympics Russia convened its first-ever Athlete Leadership Council as part of the country’s pioneering Leadership Project involving athletes, coaches and families!
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International Youth Day 2021: Lead to Include
Community Impact

International Youth Day 2021: SO Middle East/North Africa Youth Lead to Include

Special Olympics MENA youth are prioritizing the inclusion of persons with disabilities as a critical need of the hour.
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Close up of Ben Haack, in a suit jacket, speaking into a microphone.
Athletes

5 Things You Should Know Before Serving on a Special Olympics Board

Ben Haack served for 9 years on the Board of his local Program, Special Olympics Australia. We asked him to share his advice for young Athlete Leaders in Africa Region wanting to do the same.
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Exsaul and Rodrigo sit at a desk next to each other, each holding papers and smiling at the camera.
Athletes

Good Friends

Athlete Ben Collins interviews friend and Unified Youth Leadership pair for International Day of Friendship.
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A teenage boy sits at a desk with his peer, smiling at the camera. He holds a pen in his hand, touching a notebook on his desk. There room is full of youth and adults at desks in the background.
Community Impact

Advocating Inclusion: The Story of Sahil and His Mother

Sahil's mother has watched her son Sahil, who has Down Syndrome, grow into a confident and social Youth Leader since Play Unified: Learn Unified was introduced to his school.
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A male athlete has his eyes examined by a female healthcare worker. His head is in a harness allowing her to look through the microscope at his eyes.
Community Impact

Opening Eyes and Essilor Vision Foundation Focus on Inclusion Health

Essilor Vision Foundation recently interviewed David Evangelista, Regional President and Managing Director of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia.
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Running athlete crossing the finish line with arm stretched out and celebratory expression on her face.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Establishes New Community Engagement and Social Inclusion Focus Project in Europe

As part of a global mission to build inclusive communities for all, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia has announced a two-year agreement with The UPS Foundation to support Special Olympics inclusive programming and grass-roots activities.
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Three Special Olympics Youth Leaders share a presentation about education for people with intellectual disabilities through a digital Global Youth Summit.
Community Impact

Educating the Whole Child

Special Olympics partnered with Global Youth Mobilization at their first-ever Global Youth Summit where Youth Leaders from Special Olympics Latin America hosted a session on education for children with intellectual disabilities.
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Renderings of jacket and shorts uniform for a male athlete named Sean.
In the News

Parsons and Special Olympics Working to Create Sustainable Change in Inclusive Apparel

Most mainstream brands and fashion designers have not delved into adaptive fashion.
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A group of young men in blue football kits surround an older man in a black tracksuit as they all stand with their arms around each other smiling at the camera.
In the News

Julen Lopetegui: My pride as a Special Olympics Global Ambassador

Julen Lopetegui, Sevilla FC Manager, expresses pride and excitement as he renews as Special Olympics Global Ambassador.
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