Sports
To Play Is To Learn: WASH Instruction in Kenya
“I have learned that dirty hands will make me sick.” This is what athlete Habiba Noor learned from participating in sports. Learn how.
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Louis Lauria Named Global Chief of Games and Competitions
He has been responsible for the administration and management of the Special Olympics World and Regional Games since his 2017 addition.
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Special Olympics Chairman Dr. Timothy Shriver to Make Official Visit to Russia
The invitation to visit Russia was extended by Vyacheslav Fetisov, First Deputy Chairman of State Duma of Russian Federation Committee of Physical Culture, Sport, Tourism and Youth Affairs.
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European Basketball Week 2017 Highlights
Thirty-five countries sent athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to compete. See how it all came together.
Daina Shilts: The Power of Sports—and Unity
She won bronze at the 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games and has competed alongside her longtime role-model Hannah Teter.
Donghan Kim: To Bring Honor to Korea
He dreamed of competing in an endurance sport -- open water swimming -- in the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens.
Making a Difference, One Athlete at a Time
Some 3,000 coaches support and train the athletes who compete at Special Olympics World Games. Their impact can last a lifetime.
FIBA Europe's Kamil Novak 2016 Message
FIBA Europe's Kamil Novak showed his support for Special Olympics European Basketball Week #EBW2016 #PlayUnified
Meet Chevi
Chevi Peters struggled with health issues all his life. After 38 operations, he's winning gold—and showing what strength really means.
Julian Hall Truly Knows What It Means to "Never Give Up"
He had two moments in his life that could have been big setbacks. Instead, he rose to the challenge twice—watch his inspirational tale.