运动员
运动员是特殊奥林匹克运动会的核心。我们的运动员是来自全球的智力残疾儿童和成人——数量已达560万，并在不断增加！他们在这个全球社区中找到了成功、快乐和友谊。同时，他们也享受着无尽的乐趣！
Athlete Kelly Campbell Makes History as First Special Olympics Washington Athlete to be Named Board Chair
Having been involved with the organization for over three decades in a variety of areas, Campbell is set to become the first athlete to be named board chair for the Program.
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Special Olympics Arizona Flag Football Team Finds Motivation in Rose Bowl to Prepare for the USA Games
To the sports world and beyond, it’s the most iconic venue in sports. But to a select few, there is another venue that will soon hold significant importance.
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Special Olympics Alaska Athlete Uses Platform to Promote Healthy Lifestyle
Abdul-Jillil gets ready to host her "Afternoons with Ayesha" segment, helping athletes stay fit and connected virtually.
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Special Olympics Lebanon shares a VERY SPECIAL Seasons’ Greeting!
A wonderful video created by Special Olympics Lebanon team and athletes to wish everyone a joyful Christmas holiday.
Athlete Leadership Leads to Employment in Kenya
Two videos highlight the Athlete Leadership programming work that Special Olympics offers.
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Inclusion Starts Young
Learn more about Young Athlete Arianna's story and the Special Olympics partnership with BILLY Footwear entitled Inclusion Fits!
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Samantha Soars
For SO New Zealand athlete Samantha Shepherd, Special Olympics is the place where she found belonging, personal growth and friendship.
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‘I have so many dreams’--Meet Magnus!
At age 20, Magnus Orri Arnarson is already a role model for people with intellectual disabilities—and without—in Iceland...and beyond.
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Michael Detouche Gains Confidence Fishing and Makes Valuable Impact Within Special Olympics
Before you get to know Michael Detouche, a Special Olympics Dominica athlete from the Caribbean, you should know a few things. Every weekend, he fishes.
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Shakir Stapleton Translates Lessons Learned in Sports to the Workplace
Standing on a silver construction ladder with a red top, Shakir Stapleton is tucked deep inside the ceiling working on the technical aspect of computer systems. To the normal eye, the complicated wiring and electrical work can be described as a foreign language. But for Stapleton, it’s just another day at work, in his element, thriving.
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Confident and Ambitious: Meet Princess
Princess Ayin is a 26-year-old athlete, student and role model to all in Accra, Ghana. She describes herself as tough, passionate and ambitious.
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From Sports Skills to Teaching Skills
Karla Violeta Castro González is a versatile athlete from Mexico. Her growing confidence in sports has led to confidence in other parts of her life as well!
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