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Unified Sports

A group of three young girls playing basketball. Two girls wearing white jersey man-marking the third one who is holding the basketball and wearing the red uniform of the opposite team.
In the News

Serbia Celebrates EBW 2023 Legacy with 2024 Unified Women’s Basketball Event

A vibrant celebration of women’s and Unified basketball took place as the European Unified Women’s Basketball Tournament unfolded at the Kristalna Dvorana sports centre in Zrenjanin, Serbia, between 5-9 June.
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Parker Ramsdell, Senior Vice President of People, Mission & Culture at Brightspot
Community Impact

Digital Accessibility: How Brightspot and Special Olympics Are Changing the Game

On this week’s episode of the Inclusion Revolution Radio Podcast, podcast hosts Novie Craven and Josh Basile discussed Brightspot’s Special Olympics partnership with Parker Ramsdell, Brightspot Senior Vice President of People, Mission & Culture.
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A group of 11 people pose for a photo. They are standing outside in front of a large bus and have their arms raised in celebration. They are wearing matching blue basketball uniforms and gold medals.
Community Impact

Rising Star Coaches Recognized by Special Olympics North America

While winning is the reason we all play sports, spreading and promoting inclusion is at the forefront of the organization.
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two girls pose with badminton rackets in front of Special Olympics Chile Unified Schools’ sign
Community Impact

Special Olympics Badminton on the Rise—Celebrating World Badminton Day

Special Olympics’ sport federation partner, Badminton World Federation (BWF), created and now celebrates World Badminton Day.
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Stavros Niarchos Foundation and Special Olympics leadership pictured at the Flame of Hope torch lighting ceremony in Athens, Greece.
In the News

Special Olympics and Stavros Niarchos Foundation Expand Unified Sports® Impact

The following is an excerpt from an op-ed in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Dialogues, written by Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver.
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Season #6 Episode 5 Panos Vazaios Program Officer, Stavros Niarchos Foundation Shawn Ferguson Chief Global Government Relations Officer, Special Olympics
Community Impact

Inclusion Revolution Radio Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion

Novie Craven, spoke with Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Program Officer, Panos Vazaios, and Special Olympics Chief Global Government Relations Officer, Shawn Ferguson.
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A group of volleyball players stand together as a team wearing blue kits in front of a volleyball net.
In the News

New Coaching Guide Launched to Boost Unified Volleyball across Europe

A comprehensive Unified Volleyball Coaching Guide has publicly launched this week as one of the main outputs of the ground-breaking ‘Unified Volleyball Spikes’ project funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union (EU).
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Athletes

My Journey with Special Olympics – Zhichen’s Story

An athlete in Chinese Taipei shares how Special Olympics changed his life.
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Woman hitting a ball at a topgolf course.
Press Releases

Special Olympics and Topgolf to Partner in New Inclusive Fundraiser on September 27

Golf fans of all abilities can register now for the Unified Fore Joy ProAm
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A small group of athletes and Tim Shriver holding up a Chile 2027 poster.
In the News

Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 Announcement Makes Headlines Around the World

Special Olympics Board Chair Dr. Timothy Shriver poses with Special Olympics athletes during the press event to announce that Santiago, Chile will be the host site for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games.
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