Media Coverage
The World Health Organization Europe Highlights Special Olympics Russia Athlete’s Continued Training
Special Olympics Russia athlete Katya Sazonova demonstrates the power of sport even during social distancing in a new World Health Organization Europe post.
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Special Olympics Chief of Sport Lou Lauria Shares His Current Watchlist with Sports Business Daily
Special Olympics Chief of Sport Lou Lauria shares his binge-watching favorites.
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Loretta Claiborne Shares her Life Experiences on Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy
On the podcast Laughter Permitted with Julie Foudy, Special Olympics Chief Inspiration Officer Loretta Claiborne discussed her experiences being bullied, recalled finding her voice through Special Olympics and shared her hopes for the future.
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Special Olympics Athlete Leader Tackles Lack of Inclusive Research
Ben Haack, Special Olympics Athlete Leader from Australia, and Olivia Najdovski, 2020 Social Connectedness Fellow at Special Olympics, discuss the need to include people with intellectual disabilities in research design for studies pertaining to them in a post for The Samuel Centre for Social Connectedness.
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Special Olympics Global Ambassadors Share News of Global Expansion of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools®
A Transformative Gift from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Will Promote Positive Social Change and Foster More Inclusive Societies
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Apolo Ohno talks about the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Russia on SiriusXM Radio
Special Olympics International Global Ambassador Apolo Ohno, three-time Olympian in short track speed skating, expressed his excitement for the World Winter Games 2022 Kazan on SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Show (Stars Channel 109).
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Special Olympics Continues to Deliver Sports, Health and More
Special Olympics Chief Health Officer Dr. Alicia Bazzano and Chief of Sport and Competition Lou Lauria were guests on Sports Byline USA’s internet radio show “Titillating Sports,” hosted by Rick Tittle.
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For Special Olympics Chief Inspiration Officer, Her Job is Her Way of Life
In a recent article by Glamour, Loretta Claiborne discusses using her life to teach others how to be more inclusive and empathic.
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Staying on Course While Navigating the New Normal
How are we creating tipping points toward inclusion across communities? What can others learn from the Special Olympics movement and our athletes? What does our return-to-play plan look like in various parts of the world?
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Johanna Schoeneck Featured in ESPN Article for Working on the Front Lines of the Pandemic
Special Olympics athlete, Johanna Schoeneck, makes it her mission to keep those with intellectual and developmental disabilities safe during the coronavirus outbreak.
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