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A Unifying Champion in Guatemala

Manuel is a Special Olympics Youth Leader from Guatemala who will lead a Youth Innovation Project aiming to unify people with and without intellectual disabilities through a common role model, a teammate of his named Alfredo.

Closer Than Ever in Argentina

Catalina and Cintia Carla are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from Argentina who will lead a Youth Innovation Project to virtually engage fellow Youth Leaders and Special Olympics athletes during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Impact of a Pandemic on Special Olympics Athletes

Abdoulaye and Nfally are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from Senegal who are leading a Youth Innovation Project to evaluate and aid how Special Olympics athletes in Senegal have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

An Online Learning Program in Macau

Chi Hong and Sio Hong are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from Macau who will lead a Youth Innovation Project to create an online learning program for young people with intellectual disabilities.

The Future of the Unified Generation in Egypt

Heidi and Login are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from Egypt who will lead a Youth Innovation Project to organize and gather fellow Youth Leaders for collaborative training sessions during this time of physical disconnect due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Cyprus Healthy Breakfast Experience

Panagiota and Christopher and Special Olympics Youth Leaders from Cyprus who are leading a Youth Innovation Project to promote healthy eating habits and to develop the valuable life skill of cooking to Special Olympics athletes and Youth Leaders in their community.

E-Gaming in Hellas (Greece)

Charalambos and Aris are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from Hellas (Greece) who are leading a Youth Innovation Project to connect youth through gaming in an intentionally inclusive manner during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Staying Fit and Staying Healthy Virtually

Agoston and Zsombor are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from Hungary who will lead a Youth Innovation Project to engage Special Olympics athletes with physical activity through a virtual platform during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Inclusive Photo Contest in Italy

Davide and Miriam are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from Italy who are leading a Youth Innovation Project to increase awareness of the importance of Unified Sports.

Staying Connected and Fit at Home in Lithuania

Mija and Erikas are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from Lithuania who will lead a Youth Innovation Project to keep Special Olympics athletes and fellow Youth Leaders physically fit and virtually connected during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Keeping Athletes Healthy and Prepared in Montenegro

Darija and Mirko are Special Olympics Youth Leaders who are leading a Youth Innovation Project in order to better inform Special Olympics athletes on how to maintain their physical health during this time and to prepare them for the possible second wave of the pandemic.

Youth Staying Well and Staying Creative During a Pandemic

Poovanam and Hans Pareeksheet are Special Olympics Youth Leaders from Mauritius who will lead a Youth Innovation Project to enhance the creativity, imagination, and preparedness of youth with and without intellectual disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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