Sports
Special Olympics Athlete Amy Bockerstette makes History at NJCAA National Championship
Amy Bockerstette made history earlier this month when she became the first person with Down syndrome to take part in a national college championship at the National Junior College Athletic Association National Championship at Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club in Ormond Beach, Florida.
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Tennis Challenge Celebrates Eunice Kennedy Shriver
The ‘Tennis Challenge in Celebration of Eunice 100’, led by Special Olympics Hungary, has launched to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of our founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
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Special Olympics Athlete Chris Nikic Wins Laureus Sporting Moment of the Year Award
Special Olympics Athlete Chris Nikic Wins Laureus Sporting Moment award.
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Rodney Hankins Adds Spirit to Coaching Special Olympics
Special Olympics New York Rodney Hankins shifted his focus to coaching after many years of competing.
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Special Olympics Floorball Competitions to Start in Kazan
All-Russian Special Olympics floorball and unified floorball competitions will take place in Kazan on May, 3 – 7 2021. The tournament will unite over 130 athletes with intellectual disabilities from 9 Russian regions.
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Special Olympics Ohio Athlete to Announce Vikings NFL Draft Pick
Special Olympics Ohio athlete and coach Bobby Reidl will announce an NFL Draft pick for the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday during the fourth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
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Kaly Warner Shows Importance of Balance in and out of Competition
Head coach Kaly Warner is loud and cheerful, often embarrassing her Rangeview High School athletes with a sideline celebration for their achievements.
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"We Are More Alike Than Different:" A Principal's Reflection on Play Unified: Learn Unified
A special education school principal from China reflects on the positive impact that Unified Sports has had on local students with and without disabilities.
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A Powerful Example of Inclusion
The partnership between Special Olympics El Salvador and the Santa Tecla Soccer Club made for a powerful World Down Syndrome Day commemoration.
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Amplifying Our Reach Through a Powerful Partnership
GOLTV and Special Olympics Ecuador partner for inclusion!
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