International Global Messengers

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After careful review and consideration, Special Olympics has chosen the following athletes to be part of the newest class of Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers, 2010-2014. The Global Messengers are athletes with intellectual disabilities who will represent Special Olympics and their countries for four-year terms.

Zakaria Aquedim

Zakaria Aquedim, Special Olympics Morocco

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Wei Chen

Wei Chieh Chen, Special Olympics Chinese Taipei

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Ariel Ary

Ariel Ary, Special Olympics Costa Rica

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Olga Dasoura

Olga Dasoura, Special Olympics Hellas (Greece)

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Minmin Huang

Minmin Huang, Special Olympics China

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Andy Miyares

Andy Miyares, Special Olympics Florida, USA

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Neha Naik

Neha Naik, Special Olympics Bharat (India)

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Deon Namiseb

Deon Clarence Namiseb, Special Olympics Namibia

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Kristina O'Neal

Kristina O’Neal, Special Olympics Missouri, USA

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Anton Silos

Anton Jose Maria Silos, Special Olympics Phillipines

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Caroline Verdenal

Caroline Verdenal, Special Olympics France

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Matthew Williams

Matthew Williams, Special Olympics Canada

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