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Inspiring Movements to Inclusion: Unified Rhythmic Gymnastics in Finland
Saga
Kiia
Region
Europe/Eurasia
Program
Finland
Project Year
2021
Saga and Kiia are Special Olympics Youth Leaders and siblings who will lead a Youth Innovation Project to implement a year-round Unified rhythmic gymnastics program in Finland.
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Saga and Kiia hope to increase awareness and promote accessibility inrhythmic gymnastics communities across Finland. Saga and Kiia will recruit new Special Olympics Youth Leaders and coaches, partners, and volunteers to implement new Unified rhythmic gymnastics programs in communities across the country. Through their project, Saga and Kiia hope to expand accessibility awareness to the rhythmic gymnastics community and create safe, interactive experiences for Special Olympics athletes across Finland.

Over nine months, Saga and Kiia will engage 300 Youth Leaders across Finland. Saga and Kiia will work with Unified coaches and volunteers to form new Unified Sports clubs to safely train Special Olympics athletes and partners and improve skills and techniques. These clubs will also implement year-round Unified rhythmic gymnastics programs, exhibitions, and competitions. By promoting and posting videos of Unified rhythmic gymnastics events and training sessions online, Saga and Kiia hope their initiative will extend globally and ignite a culture of inclusion through a sport both sisters love. As members of the Unified Generation, Saga and Kiia believe the joy and enthusiasm shared by athletes and spectators will inspire kindness and spread inclusion across Finland.