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Kilifi’s Quiet Shift

On the red-dirt fields scattered across this coastal region, a quiet but profound shift is underway. What once were spaces of exclusion are becoming places of belonging, where children and adults with intellectual disabilities are no longer hidden away, but seen, supported, and celebrated.
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Coach Molly Underly Keeps Special Olympics USA Looking Forward

Coach Molly Underly and Special Olympics USA battled Special Olympics Namibia to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday, adding another chapter to a tournament that has already included a 2-1 win over Azerbaijan and a 6-0 loss to Guatemala.
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Journey to the Cup—Inclusion On and Off the Field

In this series, meet the athletes, Unified partners, coaches, and officials whose journeys to Paris are filled with determination, friendship, and inclusion.
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Alumni Leadership Network Spotlight: Christa White

Christa has spent her career helping people see what’s possible, not just for organizations, but for themselves.
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2026 Special Olympics USA Games: Let the Games Begin!

It's a crisp, sun-kissed sky in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Just past the plaza entrance of Huntington Bank Stadium, the city skyline sits perfectly in the end zone corner.
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Dylan Sendgraff: Champion of Inclusion at Special Olympics Nebraska

Dylan Sendgraff isn’t just a coach or a mentor; he’s a driving force behind inclusion at Special Olympics Nebraska.
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From One Swim Meet to a Movement

When Jillian Pierre first walked into a Special Olympics event in 2012 with her son Jaleel, she thought she was simply bringing him to swim.
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Special Olympics and UPS Extend Global Collaboration to December 2026

Renewed engagement includes a USD 310,000 grant supporting inclusive programming across five regions.
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Athletes Revive like Pros with Toyota Motor Europe Recovery Rooms

The athletes competing at the Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup in Katowice this October can expect to enjoy elite standard post-competition facilities with dedicated Recovery Rooms developed and supported by Toyota Motor Europe.
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Lighting the Way Series, Part 2: Parent Perspective

Family engagement is more than attending events—it’s about taking an active role in helping the development of Special Olympics athletes and Programs.
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