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Sports

International Skating Union Signs Proclamation of Support

International Skating Union announces their unanimous support and affinity for Special Olympics and all its skaters.
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Ranveer Singh Saini Has Taken Long Road to Triumph

Diagnosed with autism at the age of 2 years, he has been a fighter, defying the odds with Special Olympics as the catalyst!
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Kaarel Hermaküla Shows What a Difference a Year Makes

The Special Olympics Estonian athlete made his skiing debut in 2017 and is now an international competitor. Learn about his rapid rise.
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Naide Demir: A Shining Star Leading Her Team

The Special Olympics Serbia athlete has been a star of her local basketball team ever since she first stepped on the basketball court.
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George Fitzgerald's Journey From Athlete to Coach

George Fitzgerald is no stranger to competition. Read about his path from award winning athlete to coach and official.
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On the Margins of the Margins: The Story of Abdullah Najim

Abdullah Najim is a 19-year-old refugee from Iraq. He is also a Special Olympics gold medal winner athlete!
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Giorgos Papadopoulos Transformed a Fear Into a Passion

At 40, the Greek athlete has become a very successful Special Olympics swimmer. Learn why that might have been unlikely.
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Play Unified 101 for Volleyball Coaches

The Special Olympics European Unified Volleyball Tournament in Katowice, Poland also hosted a Unified Volleyball Coach Workshop.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv Cheered On Special Olympics Israel

It was a memorable day when the football club showed up to their match against FC Beitar Jerusalem wearing Special Olympics T-shirts.
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Puerto Rican Football Player Plays Unified

Jackie Marrero, a member of Puerto Rico’s National Team, participated in a friendly with Quintana Football Academy.
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