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Special Olympics is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities to become physically fit, productive and respected members of society through sports training and competition.
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Stevens Initiative and Special Olympics have joined forces to expand cross-cultural learning experiences for young people worldwide. Leveraging the Stevens Initiative's expertise in virtual exchange and Special Olympics' global network, this partnership aims to empower young leaders, with and without intellectual disabilities, to drive the inclusion movement in the digital age ..read more
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Abdullah Al Nahas was born in December 2000, and he impacted many lives with his warmth and friendliness, leaving an extraordinary mark on all those around him. Growing up in his community, Abdullah quickly became known for his sociable nature and willingness to lend a helping hand to all who knew him ..read more
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Special Olympics athletes across Germany are in training to volunteer at UEFA EURO 2024 through a groundbreaking volunteering programme inspired by the inclusivity of Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023. Today, we catch up with a trio of volunteers: Emilio Jungclaus Miranda, Menja Radke and Steffi Rückner—two athletes and a coach from Special Olympics Hamburg ..read more
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Special Olympics athletes across Germany are in training to volunteer at UEFA EURO 2024 through a groundbreaking tandem volunteering programme inspired by the inclusivity of Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 ..read more
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In another demonstration of the ever-strengthening partnership between Special Olympics and the Badminton World Federation, a global technical training and regional competition was recently held in Abu Dhabi, UAE ..read more
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The newly launched initiative will create opportunities for judokas with intellectual disabilities in Europe ..read more
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Swedish coach and player pair, Thor Guttormsen and Joakim Andersson, have undergone a long journey from new acquaintances to close friends, collecting accolades along the way and even attracting the attention of Zlatan Ibrahimovic ..read more
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Triathlon Paves the Way for Inclusive Sport at the 3rd Annual Special Olympics European Open Triathlon ..read more
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The following is an excerpt from Sport Business Journal’s “Around the World” article highlighting major events in the global sports field in the coming years, including the first-ever Latin American Special Olympics World Games in Santiago, Chile in 2027 ..read more
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Special Olympics Board Chair Dr. Timothy Shriver poses with Special Olympics athletes during the press event to announce that Santiago, Chile will be the host site for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games ..read more