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Media Coverage

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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LiveNOW from FOX Highlights Special Olympics USA Games

LiveNOW from FOX features an interview with Special Olympics Minnesota athlete and board member David Booth.
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FanSided Covers the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are finally here!
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Special Olympics Athletes React to AI Bias Study Led by Special Olympics

Special Olympics Athlete-Spokespersons see dangers and opportunities highlighted in a new study on how AI reinforces subtle but widespread bias against those with intellectual disabilities.
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Future of Personal Health—Mental Health Campaign

The story details how Kayte leveraged her own challenges accessing mental health care to help develop Special Olympics Strong Minds, the mental discipline of Special Olympics Health Athletes®.
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