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Unified Sports

FanSided Reports on Impact of Special Olympics Coaches in the Community

The first in a series of stories from FanSided about the power and impact of Special Olympics Coaches on athletes and the community.
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Disability Scoop Reports on the Power of Unified Sports

Disability Scoop reported on how Special Olympics Unified Sports and Unified Champion Schools are benefiting students with and without intellectual disabilities in an article titled Unified Sports Bring Together Athletes For More Than Wins And Losses. Below is an excerpt.
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Spread the Word Week at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Spread the Word Week came to life not through one single event, but through a series of intentional, personal moments that invited people to reflect, participate, and most importantly, define what inclusion means to them.
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When Sport Brings People Together: Visit Marks Key Milestone Toward the Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029

[Chur, Switzerland – 24 March 2026] The road to the Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 has reached a key milestone this week with the official agreement signing in Chur, Switzerland. From 10 – 17 March 2029, Switzerland will host the 2029 Games, sending a strong message of equality and active inclusion.
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Special Olympics Enters into Multi-Year Grant Agreement with Toyota Mobility Foundation, Focused on Unified Programming

[Washington, DC, USA – 19 March 2026] Special Olympics announced a three-year grant agreement with Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), whose mission is to create a truly mobile society that will help people around the world live better lives.
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Youth Leadership in Africa is Making News

From Regional summits to global platforms, young Special Olympics leaders are not waiting for change; they are leading it.
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Healthier Bodies, Minds, and Communities: Celebrating National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day with the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Through year-round sport training, competitions, and inclusive fitness opportunities, Special Olympic athletes are empowered to improve their health, build self-confidence, and experience belonging in their communities.
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Longtime Special Olympics Athlete Shows Passion Through Soccer

It was a sunny day at the Bill Hughes Park in Rocklin, California, where long-time Special Olympics Northern California athlete Bud Hawley sat, ready to be interviewed.
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Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 Logo Unveiled

[Santiago, Chile - 26 January 2026] Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 revealed the event logo, a powerful, multifaceted symbol reflecting the dynamism of the global movement and the Chilean spirit.
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Inclusion Revolution Radio Takes on MetLife Stadium

Instead of being in a studio and behind a microphone, we’re on the ground at MetLife Stadium for the Unified Flag Football Championships presented by Special Olympics New York and the New York Jets.
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