Sports
Winter Sport Coaching Guides
The launch of the new and improved Special Olympics Winter Sport Coaching Guides.
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Unity at the First-Ever Special Olympics Caribbean Sports Ministers Forum
On 6 October 2021, Special Olympics convened its first-ever Special Olympics Caribbean Sports Ministers Forum.
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Gerald Mballe Receives the Integration of Refugees Through Sport Award 2021
Special Olympics Advisor and advocate for Unified with Refugees programme, Gerald Mballe has been shortlisted for the Integration of Refugees Through Sport Award (IRTS) Role Model Award.
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Being the Best He can Be: Meet Omar
Omar Al Shami proudly represented his country, the United Arab Emirates, at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, and achieved a gold medal in the swimming competition.
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Inclusion At Work: Meet Kurtis
Kurtis Jon Siu grew up in Hong Kong in a family of four, with an older brother who also has an intellectual disability. Kurtis credits Special Olympics with building his confidence, not only in sports but also by encouraging him to pursue his passions. One of those passions is art and design!
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Rylan Ritter Takes Gridiron Grit and Transfers It to Powerlifting
It was a gloomy day when Rylan Ritter and his varsity football teammates from Poteau High School gathered for a team meeting following practice. Ritter, a sophomore, sitting on his knees and entirely focused on head coach Greg Warner, was about to get the surprise of a lifetime.
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SOI Representatives Appraised how Kazan is getting ready for SO World Winter Games
They examined Special Olympics World Winter Games facilities and discussed further steps to prepare for the competitions.
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Meet Forrest
Athletes like Forrest face low expectations, but overcome all to be successful in sports—and in life. See how his creativity shines, proving how inclusion makes the world—and the workplace—better for all.
European Football Week #EFW2021
From 23 to 30 September, thousands of participants across 40 countries took part in safe, local events to mark European Football Week 2021 #EFW2021, supported by UEFA.
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Shirnel Swarts Is ‘Living Limitless’
Special Olympics South Africa athlete leader Shirnel Swarts has found success as a short track speed skater and ambassador for worthy causes.
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