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Sargent Shriver Global Messengers 2018 – 2023

Berlin, Germany Set to Host Special Olympics World Games 2023

Excitement was in the air as Berlin, Germany officially became the host for the next Special Olympics World Games in 2023.

Special Olympics Confirms Berlin as Host of 2023 World Games

Berlin, Germany - 30 January 2020: Berlin today became the official host of the 2023 Special Olympics World Games during a ceremony in the German capital.
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First Ever Pan Africa Regional Games Scheduled to Make History in January 2020

The first ever Special Olympics Pan African Games will take place in Cairo, 23-31 January, 2020 under the auspices of HE Abdel Fattah El Sisi, the Egyptian President.
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2019: A Very Inclusive Year

This was a big year for Special Olympics. From high-level competitions and high-profile partnerships to the expansion of Unified Sports and Athlete Leadership, the power of inclusion was on full display.
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Lize inspires FOX Sports Netherlands team

It’s not every day at work that you hear from a gold-medallist who commands crowds of 64,000 people—no wonder the staff of FOX Sports Netherlands were so inspired by Special Olympics Netherlands Athlete Leader, Lize Weerdenburg!
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How to Give a Great Presentation

Studies show that roughly 80% of people are nervous about speaking in front of an audience.
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Tips on Delivering an Impactful Speech

Studies show that roughly 80% of people are nervous about speaking in front of an audience. If you are one of those people, Hanna Joy Atkinson has a few tips to get you more comfortable giving speeches and presentations so you can wow the crowd.

Sun Safety Tips

Special Olympics athletes have skills and abilities beyond sports. In a new Expert Tip video series, athletes share their know-how on a range of helpful and popular topics.
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One Career Is Not Enough

Daniel says, “Creating inclusive workplaces is one of the best parts that I enjoy about working at Goodwill.”
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Role Model & Advocate: Meet Nyasha

In his youth, Nyasha wasn’t accepted or included... even by his own family and community. Today, he is a strong role model to people with ID—and without ID. His dream job is to become a global advocate for inclusion.