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For Christopher Dyke and His Unified Flag Football Team, the USA Games Were an Experience of a Lifetime

Playing a variety of positions, the 21-year-old says he enjoys wide receiver the most, but he also shines on the defensive side of the ball.
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Longtime Special Olympics Competitor Collins Clingman Ready for His USA Games Moment

With excitement in his voice, Collins Clingman talks about his lifelong passion for the Green Bay Packers and Iowa Hawkeye football. The Ottumwa, Iowa, native also says he’s a season ticket holder for the local community college’s basketball team. He loves to watch games with his brother-in-law, and for more than 25 years, he’s participated in athletics, softball and bowling for Special Olympics Iowa. There’s no denying it: Clingman is in his element whenever sports are involved.
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#EFW2022 is here!

Over 35,000 participants across 45 countries participated in football events from 20 to 29 May to mark the new edition of European Football Week #EFW2022, supported by UEFA.

Journey to the 2022 USA Games in Orlando

Good day to all our readers! As we point our attention to the upcoming 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, I hope you are ready for a magical event full of competition and togetherness!
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SHAPE Florida Member Attends USA Games

Amy Selvey, an active member of SHAPE America, uses the skills and resources received from SHAPE to help her coach Special Olympics Florida athletes.
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European Football Week #EFW2022

Over 35,000 participants across 45 countries participated in football events from 20 to 29 May to mark the new edition of European Football Week #EFW2022, supported by UEFA.
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Malta to Host First International Special Olympics Event in Europe Since Pandemic

Twenty-three delegations from across Europe and beyond will gather from 13 – 18 May for the Special Olympics Malta Invitational Games.
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Minnesota Wins Bid to Host the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Thousands of athletes, families and fans will attend the games in June 2026
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Special Olympics Athletes Become Assistant Coaches to Julen Lopetegui!

Six Special Olympics Spain athletes served as assistant coaches to Julen Lopetegui, manager of Spanish national football team, at a Special Olympics and Futbol y Futuro Football Clinic in Madrid. Watch them in action!

Special Olympics Colorado Athlete Tania Wright Selected for USA Games in First Year Competing

Tania Wright was looking for activities to do with her best friend, Kimberly Henry, when she stumbled upon Special Olympics.
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