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Community Impact

Unity at the First-Ever Special Olympics Caribbean Sports Ministers Forum

On 6 October 2021, Special Olympics convened its first-ever Special Olympics Caribbean Sports Ministers Forum.
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Book cover on the left and Chris signing books on the right.
In the News

Chris Nikic Spreads Inspiration in His New Book: 1% Better

Chris Nikic spreads inspiration in his new book.
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Daniel Fletcher poses in apparel he designed with Parsons School of Design.
In the News

Style of Sports Gets the Scoop on Parsons Be Brave Photoshoot

The following is an excerpt from the article, Be Brave: Special Olympics X Parson, published by Style of Sport.
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2021 USA TODAY National High School Sports Awards
In the News

USA Today Honored Rising Junior Jake Blatnica As Special Olympics Athlete Of The Year

USA TODAY honored Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete, Jake Blatnica, rising Junior at Natick High School, Natick, MA, as Special Olympics Athlete of the Year which is part of their USA TODAY High School Sports Awards.
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In the News

MLB Star Kyle Freeland Auctions Off Practice Glove To Raise Money For Special Olympics Colorado

MLB star, Kyle Freeland, speaks about his advocacy for Special Olympics and auction for special glove.
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Detroit announced as the host city for the 2022 Special Olympics Unified Cup.
In the News

Detroit 2022 Unified Cup Announcement

Detroit announced as the host city for the 2022 Special Olympics Unified Cup.
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Press Releases

Detroit Selected to Host the Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022

Second-ever international football (soccer) tournament set to take place 31 July – 6 August 2022.
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Photo of Special Olympics New York athlete Aziza Speight watching as singer Montell Jordan reveals that she is going to compete at the Special Olympics USA Games Orlando 2022.
In the News

Singer Montell Jordan Surprises Athlete Headed for USA Games 2022

This is an excerpt from the article titled Watch Special Olympics Athlete Get Surprised by Montell Jordan with News She'll Compete at USA Games published by People.com.
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Two Special Olympics North Dakota coaches sit on the grass.
Community Impact

Special Olympics North Dakota Coach Teaches Athletes to be Successful Away from the Game

Special Olympics North Dakota head coach David Schultheis has been around the world with Special Olympics. But even with the worldwide experience, Schultheis says his favorite memory actually happened a little closer to home: at a swim meet in North Carolina.
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