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Unified Sports

Young female keeper catching the football.
In the News

Unified Cup 2022’s First Day Concludes with Strong Competition and Celebration

Special Olympics USA defeated Special Olympics Egypt 3-1 in the opening match of the Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 today.
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Female player shoots ball on outdoor soccer pitch.
In the News

90min Gives Readers a Primer on the Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022

The following is an excerpt from the article titled Special Olympics 2022 Unified Cup: How to Watch on TV, Schedule, Seams & More 90Minute Media.
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Joe Malfa (left), Devon Kerr (middle) and Jen Lada (right).
In the News

ESPN Talent Announced for 2022 Unified Cup Women’s and Men’s Championships

Viewers from across the United States can tune into ESPN3 for a live stream of these matches beginning at 2 PM ET, and the talent calling the championships represents the very best the Worldwide Leader in Sports has to offer.
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Special Olympics athletes from Middle East/North Africa and Africa play soccer against each other.
In the News

Monitor Uganda Edition Shares the Inclusive Experience of Special Olympics

The following is an excerpt from the article titled Special Olympics: Sharing Sports Experience published by Monitor Uganda Edition.
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Two Special Olympics athletes are on a flag football field.
Athletes

For Christopher Dyke and His Unified Flag Football Team, the USA Games Were an Experience of a Lifetime

Playing a variety of positions, the 21-year-old says he enjoys wide receiver the most, but he also shines on the defensive side of the ball.
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A man stands with a football in his hands.
Athletes

2022 USA Games: Meet Stefano Subauste of Mississippi

For most, Special Olympics flag football is an opportunity for athletes and Unified partners to come together and take their skills to the gridiron for friendly competition.
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A large group of people pose for a photo. There are Special Olympics athletes, Unified partners, coaches, teachers and professional cheerleaders.
Community Impact

High School Special Olympics Unified Sports® Teams Going to USA Games

Throughout the country, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and Special Olympics work together to advance inclusion programs for students with intellectual disabilities.
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A group of men and women pose for a group photo in a basketball gym. They are wearing practice uniforms and smiling for the camera.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Showcases Partnership with NIRSA at the Collegiate Level

Throughout the country, colleges and universities are demonstrating what it truly means to be a part of the inclusion revolution.
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A group of Special Olympics flag football athletes practice on a field.
Community Impact

SHAPE Florida Member Attends USA Games

Amy Selvey, an active member of SHAPE America, uses the skills and resources received from SHAPE to help her coach Special Olympics Florida athletes.
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Young woman and a boy on the left and a young woman on the right.
Athletes

Siblings of Special Olympics Athletes Speak Passionately about Inclusion

Siblings of Special Olympics athletes speak passionately about inclusion.
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