Unified 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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Montenegro Unified Club receives Champions of Solidarity Award
Special Olympics Montenegro’s innovative Unified Club Naša škola Ekonomska was awarded the Champion of Solidarity Award by the Municipality of Nikšić on 8 March 2021.
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Inclusion Revolution Breakthrough Led by Special Olympics Morocco
The Play Unified: Learn Unified project in Morocco is driving inclusive education policy.
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Youth Leaders from Egypt Strengthen Bond Through Unified Fitness Challenge
In February 2021, Youth Leaders in Egypt planned and participated in the country's first ever Unified Fitness Challenge.
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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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Congrats Jennifer LaCapra, 2020 Special Olympics North America Outstanding Coach!
There are over 147,000 volunteer coaches who dedicate their time towards providing quality sport opportunities for athletes across the SONA Region. Congrats Coach Jennifer LaCapra, 2020 SONA Outstanding UCS Coach! This is the first year we’ve awarded the honor of SONA Outstanding Coach to two recipients.READ ARTICLE
Meet Tan Yee Shu: Fitness Leader and Weight-loss Role Model!
At the 2019 World Games, Tan Yee Shu was known as the talented and motivated captain of his Unified basketball team. He continued that leadership even after competitions and in-person training halted due to COVID-19.
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LaCapra Inspires Students, Makes Impact Beyond Competition
Coach LaCapra, of Oxford High School, was awarded the SONA Outstanding Coach award for Unified Champion Schools.
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Special Olympics Georgia Athlete Sets Bar High in Gymnastics as an Athlete and Coach
Special Olympics Georgia athlete Lani DeMello continues to achieve incredible things in athletics and coaching gymnastics.
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