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Special Olympics has competitions, programs and initiatives all around the world, every day of the year. Here's a look at what it's all about.
1991 Games: Come To Our World
Mrs. Shriver opens the 1991 Summer Games with a reflection on the progress made in 23 years of Special Olympics and an invitation to the world to get involved.
1987 Games: Birth of a New Legend
"Tonight, in this great stadium, a new legend is born," Mrs. Shriver tells the audience at the 1987 Games. "You athletes are the heroes of that legend."
1979 Games: The Contest Can Last a Lifetime
Six Olympic medalists were in the stands when Eunice praised the courage of the Special Olympics athletes, whose fights for acceptance seem never to end.
1975 Games: An International Event
With seven nations represented at the 1975 Special Olympics Games, Mrs. Shriver declares, "We are here to celebrate how marvelous you are."
1972 Games: You are the True Champions
At the outset of the third U.S. Special Olympics Games, Mrs. Shriver welcomes the athletes and their families to two days of competition.
1968 Games: Eunice's Charge to the Athletes
Eunice's inspiring introduction to the world's first major athletic competition for people of all ages with intellectual disabilities.
Inclusion at Work: A Discussion Between ESPN, Special Olympics Colleagues
What are the benefits of inclusion? Just ask Russell Wolff, Executive Vice President & General Manager of ESPN+, speaking here with Special Olympics athlete Daina Shilts, who’s been part of ESPN’s broadcast team covering World Games.
Special Olympics Korea Musical Performances
Musicians from Special Olympics Korea’s arts festival performed at the 2018 International Day of Persons with Disabilities at the United Nations.
Diaw Diop: Life is special | Conversations With My Hero
Musical artist and Special Olympics Senegal Ambassador Diaw Diop shares his story of inclusion with youth leader Khadidiatou Niang.
HOPE FOR THE FUTURE—Life Lesson from East Asia Youth Leaders
Unified athletes and teammates in East Asia have been experiencing the pandemic longer than anyone. Seeing better times—and more Special Olympics activities!—coming, they encourage everyone to look ahead with optimism and make hopeful plans for the future, just like they've been doing!
TRAINING AS A DISTANCE RUNNER (IN LOCKDOWN)—Sports Lesson from Andrew
Andrew is a Special Olympics athlete and marathon runner, who’s become a coach. He’s worked hard to stay in great shape—and won’t let a pandemic lockdown get in the way of his training. See how he’s training other athletes, like Marcelo, to learn stamina and endurance, despite the quarantine and other restrictions.