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Sports

Detroit Selected to Host the Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022

Second-ever international football (soccer) tournament set to take place 31 July – 6 August 2022.
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Special Olympics Nigeria Coaches Put Unified Sports Training into Action through AirBadminton

Athletes, coaches and Unified partners in Nigeria participate in 21-week Unified Sports® program thanks to the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
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Singer Montell Jordan Surprises Athlete Headed for USA Games 2022

This is an excerpt from the article titled Watch Special Olympics Athlete Get Surprised by Montell Jordan with News She'll Compete at USA Games published by People.com.
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Chris Nikic to Receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2021 ESPYS

Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete a full IRONMAN triathlon, will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2021 ESPYS.
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Vote - Chris Nikic Nominated For 2021 Espy Awards: Best Athlete With A Disability, Men's Sports

Chris Nikic has been nominated for an ESPY for Best Athlete With A Disability, Men's Sports.
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Justin & Caraline’s Story

Justin and Caraline met through Special Olympics New York Coach Brian Tenety’s Unified basketball team in high school. Today, they carry on his legacy of inclusion as teammates and friends—on and off the court.
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Athletes Lead Ahead of 2022 Special Olympics USA Games

As the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games came to an end, all in attendance gathered to celebrate a week of sports and inclusion at the Closing Ceremony. Over the loudspeakers and displayed on the jumbotron, the announcement that the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games would be held in Orlando, FL was made. A sense of excitement could be felt throughout the entire venue.
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Celebrating World Bicycle Day with Special Olympics Mauritius Athlete Al-Sayyed Curumthaullee

Celebrating World Bicycle Day with Special Olympics Mauritius Athlete Al-Sayyed Curumthaullee
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Unified Television Cast Talks about the Power of Sport in Power Rangers Dino Fury Episode

Special Olympics guest star and co-star of Power Rangers Dino Fury talk about inclusion in new videos.
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Special Olympics Coach Amber Radford Gets Creative During Pandemic to Keep Athletes Active

Amber Radford, a Special Olympics North Carolina coach, shares how the impact she has on all the athletes affects her. She details her start with the movement.
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