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Media Coverage

Lily Mills swings a net with the ball in mid-air.
Athletes

Serving Up Inclusion at the Australian Open 2024

At the Australian Open 2024, players of differing abilities will soon take to the courts to compete at the second edition of the Players with Intellectual Impairments (PWII) Championship.
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A young man walking toward a young woman that is speaking on stage.
In the News

Athlete Leader Kiera Byland Featured in Photo Spread in Rarity Life Magazine

Rarity Life Magazine features athlete leader Kiera Byland in a photo spread and in depth article.
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Three people standing in front of the Microsoft building.
Athletes

Gaming for Inclusion Covered by Microsoft Unlocked

The Special Olympics and Microsoft join Gaming For Inclusion tournament was covered by Microsoft Unlocked in an article titled Casting Confidence.
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Mary Davis visiting with students.
In the News

Mary Davis Interviewed by Macau Daily Times

Special Olympics CEO Mary Davis was recently interviewed for a Macau Daily Times.
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Charles Melton poses for a picture surrounded by seven people wearing yellow shirts that say Long Beach Special Olympics.
In the News

Business Insider Covers Charles Melton’s Affinity for Special Olympics

Business Insider covers Charles Melton’s involvement with Special Olympics.
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Dale Moss, Madi “Maddog” Madory and Joshua Olds pose with arms crossed in Times Square.
In the News

Media and Celebrities Share Unveiling of ‘Yeah, I am Special’ Collection

The two Special Olympics athletes traveled to New York City to see themselves in athletic poses on huge billboards wearing shirts from the ‘Yeah, I am Special’ collection, part of Special Olympics' larger “The Revolution Is Inclusion” campaign.
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Medium close up shot of Zhou Guanyu posing with two athletes.
In the News

Zhou Guanyu Celebrates Special Olympics in Article by The Players’ Tribune

Our Global Ambassador and #F1 superstar Zhou Guanyu is driving the #InclusionRevolution forwards at lightning speed! Read his compelling and candid story in his own words in The Players’ Tribune.
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Graphic with headshots of two athletes in front of neon pink and purple graphics. Text reads: Champions Will Rise. The logos for Special Olympics, Xbox and Gaming for Inclusion are featured.
In the News

Forbes Covers Partnership Between Xbox and Special Olympics to Present Gaming for Inclusion 2023

The following is an excerpt from an article titled Xbox, Special Olympics Executives Talk Ongoing Partnership, Inclusivity In Gaming, More In New Interview published by Forbes.
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Mary and another women hugging on stage.
In the News

Special Olympics CEO Mary Davis Named to Forbes 50 Over 50 List

Special Olympics CEO Mary Davis has been named to Forbes 50 over 50 most notable women of 2023 in the Impact category.
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Chris Nikic wearing a golf shirt looking away from the camera with the sky and trees in soft focus behind him.
In the News

Chris Nikic Short Documentary Wins International Film Award

A Special Olympics Story: Chris Nikic about Special Olympics Florida athlete Chris Nikic, just won the grand prize at the Budva Sports & Arts Film festival- BSAFF in Montenegro.
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