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Group of girls holding their trophy up in the air.
In the News

Unified Cup 2022 Photo of the Day

Check at the close of every day for the photo of the day!
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Young female keeper catching the football.
In the News

Unified Cup 2022’s First Day Concludes with Strong Competition and Celebration

Special Olympics USA defeated Special Olympics Egypt 3-1 in the opening match of the Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 today.
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Man with blue media bib and white cap looks through a video camera on a tripod at a football-soccer field with a blue sky above dotted with white clouds.
In the News

Unified Cup Detroit 2022 Media Coverage Far and Wide

International share stories of athletic excellence, Unified competition and inclusion on and off the pitch during Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022.
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Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 Logo
Press Releases

Opening Ceremony Celebrations for Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 Announced

Global event from July 31 – August 6 celebrates the joy of sport and the power of inclusion
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Camp Shriver Counselor, Mary Hammerbacher Manner and her twin sister, Ann.
Community Impact

Camp Shriver Counselor, Mary Hammerbacher Manner, Guest Stars on Inclusion Revolution Radio

Host Novie Craven, spoke with Mary Hammerbacher Manner, counselor at Camp Shriver in the mid 1960s.
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Female player shoots ball on outdoor soccer pitch.
In the News

90min Gives Readers a Primer on the Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022

The following is an excerpt from the article titled Special Olympics 2022 Unified Cup: How to Watch on TV, Schedule, Seams & More 90Minute Media.
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Kiera holding the British Empire Medal, smiling next to the lord-lieutenant, the High Sheriff, and members of Kiera's family.
Athletes

Kiera Byland's Medals Include Honor from the Queen

Created in 1922, the British Empire Medal is granted by the Crown in recognition of meritorious civil or military service.
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Four women and a man pose for a photo. The women have red basketball uniforms on and everyone has their arms around each other.
Athletes

Special Olympics New Hampshire Athlete Becky May Makes Impact in Fundraising and Basketball

In her 40’s and with nearly four decades of experience in various disciplines, May hopes to be a role model for the younger generation and new athletes in many ways.
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A group of Special Olympics athletes, ambassadors, leadership, staff and family stand at the Nasdaq closing bell.
In the News

Special Olympics Athletes, Ambassadors and Leadership Ring Nasdaq Closing Bell Ahead of Unified Cup

During the iconic closing bell ceremony, Kristina Ayanian gave a warm welcome to Special Olympics athletes, ambassadors and leaders who joined her on stage to celebrate the Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022 kicking off in Detroit, MI on 31 July.
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Victoria Arlen smiling and sitting at a desk in Inclusion Revolution Radio promo for Season 4, Episode 4.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Champion Ambassador Victoria Arlen Takes On Inclusion Revolution Radio

Host Novie Craven interviews Special Olympics Champion Ambassador, television host, motivational speaker and author, Victoria Arlen to the show.
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