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In the News

FanSided CEO Zach Best details his experience at USA Games, shares the importance of inclusion

The following is an excerpt from the article titled What Businesses Can Learn From the Inclusion Revolution in Sports, published by Hashtag Sports.
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Press Releases

Succeeding On the Front Lines of Health Equity

Special Olympics Celebrates The 2022 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award Recipients • A clarion call for greater support from governments, philanthropies, and the private sector for people with intellectual disabilities who are being marginalized in society
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Community Impact

A Family Striving for Inclusion: Special Olympics Senegal's Story

A high-school student at a Unified School in Senegal shares the impact Special Olympics programming has made on her cousin with Down syndrome.
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Community Impact

Achieving a Voice in the Media: Special Olympics Rwanda’s Story

Special Olympics Rwanda's partnership with media outlets help recruit more athletes and spread awareness about inclusion to the public.
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Community Impact

Planting Seeds of Inclusion: Special Olympics Pakistan’s Story

Special Olympics Pakistan celebrates a new community partnership by participating in a tree plantation drive.
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In the News

Where to Watch ESPNs Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 Hourlong Special

ESPN's 60-minute special showcasing the best action, moments and stories from the Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 is now available to watch on demand.
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Unified Cup 2022 Highlights
In the News

Guatemala and Jamaica take home Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022 Trophies

A celebrity 7-aside match and live streaming by ESPN all added to the excitement leading up the women’s and men’s Division 1 final matches.
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Community Impact

Using Government Partnerships to Achieve Inclusion: Special Olympics Hellas’s Story

A strong partnership with the Greek government ensures that Special Olympics programming will be active in schools all across the country.
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Press Releases

Special Olympics Unified Cup Trophy Awarded Following Championship and Celebrity Football Matches

Global event from July 31– August 6 celebrated the joy of sport and the power of inclusion
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In the News

Where to Watch Unified Cup 2022 Finals and Hourlong Special

They will be streamed live on ESPN3 on Saturday 6 August starting at 2pm ET. Please see the list below for coverage in your area.
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