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International Day of Dance 2023Why did you start dancing and how does it make you feel?“It’s relaxing and enjoyable. When I think about dancing, I feel happy.”How do you like dancing with Special Olympics?“I love dancing with Special Olympics and the experience has been awesome.”

International Day of Dance 2023Why did you start dancing and how does it make you feel?"I started dancing five years ago. I always liked hip-hop dance style. I am the fan of the Move dance studio. When we had the opportunity to do it at school, I started doing it with pleasure. Also I started dancing outside of school."How do you like dancing with Special Olympics?"It unites people for great communication with each other. Each competition is not only a desire to perform better. It is a desire to see how others dance."

International Day of Dance 2023Why did you start dancing and how does it make you feel?“Because I love it and It makes me very, very happy.”How do you like dancing with Special Olympics?“I love it when I do it!”

International Day of Dance 2023Why did you start dancing and how does it make you feel?“I started when I was very little, but when I turned 10, I’ve prioritized it and have been doing it with more dedication. HAPPY! I feel so confident when I do it, or when I try to make others dance too!”How do you like dancing with Special Olympics?“A lot! And felt very supported!”

International Day of Dance 2023Why did you start dancing and how does it make you feel?“I dance because, since I was a child, my family always had music on and they taught me to dance. It makes me feel very happy.”How do you like dancing with Special Olympics?“I love it! I’ve had two opportunities and they were fantastic!”

International Day of Dance 2023Why did you start dancing and how does it make you feel?“I’m always dancing, even to music from ads and jingles. I feel like I’m in “my thing,” doing what I enjoy!”How do you like dancing with Special Olympics?“It’s always a great pleasure.”

International Day of Dance 2023Why did you start dancing and how does it make you feel?“I like dancing and I like participating in anything that lets me show other people my skills. It makes me feel happy. I have fun and enjoy doing it!”How do you like dancing with Special Olympics?“I love dancing with Special Olympics because I have the opportunity to compete.”

The winning shot of the game was taken by Ablaye Ndiaye, Special Olympics Sénégal who is a basketball contender traveling to Special Olympics World Games 2023 in Berlin, Germany. His shot brought the house down!

JR is joined by his longtime friend from the Special Olympics of Massachusetts, Michael Kelley. Michael discusses his athletic career, how it shaped him, and his work as a coach & broadcaster.

Download the transcriptDenver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton and Special Olympics athlete athlete Ashley Singleton share how the sibling duo inspires each other to be the best athletes they can be.Get this podcast on: Apple Podcasts • Google Podcasts • Spotify • Amazon Music/Audible • iHeart • PodBean

Special Olympics Montana athlete Tanner Davis and his unified partner Geri Cutler join JRSportBrief. Tanner discusses his 15-year career as a Special Olympic athlete and his love for music. Geri reflects on her experiences as a student in the Special Olympics Club at Carroll College in Montana.

JR is joined by Special Olympics Global Ambassador Amanda Harrinauth in an empowering conversation on how she embraced Autism as her superpower!