Media Coverage
Special Olympics International Opens Dialogue Process for 2031 World Games Bids
Special Olympics International (SOI) has officially opened the dialogue process for potential host cities and partners interested in bidding for the 2031 Special Olympics World Games—one of the most unique, inspiring, and socially impactful sporting events on the planet.
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Media Coverage in Jamaica for the Beach Games is Already Coming In!
The Special Olympics Caribbean Regional Beach Games Jamaica 2026 are just around the corner!
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Special Olympics Netherlands Athlete Seeks Inclusion in New Documentary.
Now available to stream on YouTube is the new Dutch documentary Meer Dan Meedoen (More Than Just Participating) following Special Olympics Netherlands athlete EsmeeAnne.
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Disability Scoop Highlights Special Olympics Research on AI Bias
Disability Scoop featured Special Olympics' recent research examining how artificial intelligence systems can perpetuate bias toward people with intellectual disabilities.
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USA Games Attracts Media Coverage for its Health Work at USA Games
Thank you to the media outlets that elevated Special Olympics Health across earned media, partner content, and owned channels while capturing compelling athlete and volunteer stories during the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.
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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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Special Olympics Equestrian Subject of New Documentary
Special Olympics Texas Equestrian Faith Smyth is featured in the documentary Where the Horse Heal the Soul recently released on streaming platforms.
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Special Olympics Unified Football Cup Attracts International Media
From Africa and Asia to Europe, media outlets are highlighting how the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 is bringing athletes with and without intellectual disabilities together on the same teams, demonstrating the power of sport to demonstrate a competitive spirit, inclusion, and respect across borders.
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ESPN Highlights Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® at USA Games
ESPN visited Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® speaking with athletes, volunteers, and Special Olympics staff about the seven free, accessible health screening disciplines offered,
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KARE 11 Spotlights Mental Health at USA Games through Special Olympics Strong Minds
KARE 11 visited Special Olympics Strong Minds to hear from USA Games athletes and volunteers about how the screening aims to address the mental health disparities faced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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