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Athletes

Using Basketball to Overcome the Exclusion of her Past: Cecilia Gonzalez

Meet Cecilia Gonzalez, a basketball player with Special Olympics Paraguay, whose life is now unrecognizable after she discovered her love for basketball and competing with Special Olympics.
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Athletes

From Namibia to Turin: A Journey of Resilience and Dreams

Special Olympics Namibia's journey to the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 was more than just a flight across continents–it was a leap toward new experiences, self-belief, and a future filled with expanded possibilities.
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Athletes

Unstoppable Determination: One Athlete's Journey of Passion and Love for Sport

For the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), Special Olympics is celebrating athletes like Michal Dolinsky!
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