North America
Special Olympics Athlete Is Leading Change in Healthcare
When Melony Salla, a Special Olympics Indiana athlete, walks into a doctor’s office, she wants to be treated like what she is, the expert on her own body.
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From Blurry to Bright: Colleen’s Path to Diagnosis
In February 2024, Special Olympics New Jersey athlete Colleen Ciecura began experiencing persistent eye discomfort—itching, dryness, and blurry, double vision.
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Special Olympics UAE and Special Olympics Slovakia are Crowned Unified Volleyball World Cup Champions!
After an electric four days and 40 matches played, the inaugural Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup crowns its first-ever champions: Special Olympics United Arab Emirates (Women’s) and Special Olympics Slovakia (Men’s/Mixed).
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Growing Athlete Leadership in Hawaii
When Nikilani Rojas first learned she had been chosen to attend the Special Olympics North America (SONA) Conference, she was at baseball practice.
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Christy Sovereign is Leading the Charge for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
The following is an article by FanSided, who interviewed Christy Sovereign, the CEO of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games on her involvement with Special Olympics and the preparation of the Games.
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Behind the Mic: From Tennis Mishaps to Million-View Milestones
Host Novie Craven welcomes podcast producer Alex Padalino and Chris Bence to share the story behind the show’s creation, its impact and the role of partnership in building a platform for inclusion.
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Cleveland Officially Awarded 2030 Special Olympics USA Games
[Cleveland, OH, USA – 24 September 2025] Cleveland has been officially declared the host city for the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games. The contract was signed today at a ceremony at Benesch Law in Key Tower, finalizing the agreement between leaders of the local 2030 Special Olympics USA Games Host Committee and Special Olympics North America.
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Cole Sibus Stars in Another Hit TV Series
Special Olympics Southern California athlete Cole Sibus stars in the hit Netflix show A Thousand Tomorrows.
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Special Olympics North America to Host Regional Athlete Congress for the First Time
Special Olympics North America will gather athletes March 8 – 13, 2026, at the Special Olympics Michigan headquarters for the first-ever Special Olympics North America Athlete Congress.
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Special Olympics Oklahoma Athlete Stuns with Singing and Speed
Twelve delegations in total will soon march into Devon Park, signaling the start of the parade of athletes.
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