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Approximately 50 students sit and stand together in front of a Special Olympics banner, holding emoji plush pillows.
Community Impact

"We Are More Alike Than Different:" A Principal's Reflection on Play Unified: Learn Unified

A special education school principal from China reflects on the positive impact that Unified Sports has had on local students with and without disabilities.
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Special Olympics El Salvador athlete wears the limited-edition soccer shirt designed by Special Olympics athletes.
In the News

A Powerful Example of Inclusion

The partnership between Special Olympics El Salvador and the Santa Tecla Soccer Club made for a powerful World Down Syndrome Day commemoration.
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Special Olympics El Salvador athlete wears the limited-edition soccer shirt designed by Special Olympics athletes.
In the News

A Powerful Example of Inclusion

The partnership between Special Olympics El Salvador and the Santa Tecla Soccer Club made for a powerful World Down Syndrome Day commemoration.
1 Min Read
An adult male leads a presentation, with a PowerPoint behind him that reads “Causes of Intellectual Disability.” Pictured in the audience are around 10 scouts.
Community Impact

The Power of Partnerships in Tanzania

Special Olympics Tanzania leverages partnerships with sport federations and the Tanzania Scout Association to engage millions of youth in inclusive sport and education.
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Special Olympics Missouri Athlete Derek Baker Smiles at Camera.
In the News

Sports Illustrated Features Special Olympics Athlete Derek Baker as He Draws Attention of WWE Champions

Sports Illustrated features Special Olympics athlete Derek Baker as he draws the attention of WWE Champions.
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Six individuals (3 with metals around their necks) standing in front of an aircraft.
Press Releases

Textron Aviation launches signature Special Olympics Airlift event in support of 2022 USA Games

Textron Aviation Provides Special Olympics Airlift to transport athletes and coaches to and from Orlando for 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
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Chris Nikic riding his bike during the IRONMAN competition
In the News

“17 Hours: The Chris Nikic Story” Premieres on ESPN in Honor of World Down Syndrome Day

SC Featured film follows Chris’s journey as he becomes the first person with Down syndrome to complete a full IRONMAN Triathlon.
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WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre leads a virtual workout in the brand-new Special Olympics School of Strength: Class is Now in Session made for all ability levels.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Partners with WWE to Debut New Resources to Help Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities Stay Fit and Healthy During COVID-19

New Data Reveals People with Intellectual Disabilities are 6x More Likely to Die from COVID-19
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Professor Pedro Balbuena stands with four teenage Unified Athletes and partners holding drums at a school in Guerrero, Mexico.
Community Impact

Play Unified : Learn Unified Expands to Two New States in Mexico

Thanks to virtual opportunities and support from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, two unique new regions in Mexico will join the movement of Unified Sports and Unified Schools.
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(SO Kenya EDUTV v1 (1).png)- A photo from the EDU-TV broadcast of a Special Olympics coach Vincent Muigai and athlete Shalel Tennah participating in an arm strength exercise.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Kenya Reaches New Athletes Through National Broadcast

Special Olympics Kenya coaches and athletes lead Fit 5 workouts on a national education broadcast during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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