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Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports, every day around the world. Here's what's happening world wide.

Special Olympics International Board of Directors Elects Three New Members

Washington, D.C. – 5 May 2025 – The international Board of Directors for Special Olympics elected new members Mrs. JoAnne Bessler, Mr. Mark McCorkle, and Mr. Toby Enqvist.
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Special Olympics Announces Puerto Rico as Host of First-Ever Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup

[SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - 10 APRIL 2025] Special Olympics International (SOI) announced today that San Juan, Puerto Rico, will be the host site for the very first Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup, marking the first time in the 56-year history of the global sporting movement that a Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup will take place.
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Special Olympics Launches Landmark Research Agenda at Global Disability Summit, Calls on Governments, Donors to Help Close Knowledge Gaps on Inclusion

Organization’s Global Center for Inclusion in Education aims to enhance humanity’s collective understanding of inclusion in education, improve outcomes for students with disabilities
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Toyota Motor Europe Celebrates the Unwavering Spirit of Inclusion at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

[Turin, Italy - 14 March 2025] Toyota Motor Europe, Presenting Sponsor and Mobility Partner of World Winter Games Turin 2025, congratulates all Special Olympics athletes on their determination and sportsmanship.
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Atos successfully sides with Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025, the World’s Largest Humanitarian Sporting Event of the Year

[Turin, Italy, March 20, 2025] Atos, a global leader in digital transformation and the key Technology Partner of Special Olympics International for the World Winter Games Turin 2025, today announces it has delivered the critical IT services that helped make the games a success
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Young Athletes Make History at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

Early childhood play program engaged over 2,000 children of all abilities in the joy of sport.
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Henry Schein donates health care products to support Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® screenings at Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 in Turin, Italy

With this donation, the company promotes wellness, prevention, and health education for athletes with intellectual disabilities around the world.
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Dale Moss and Dr. Seun Adigun Join Unified Sports Experiences at Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

Unified Snowshoeing and Unified Floorball bring people together in fun, friendly sports competition.
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Safilo Group and Special Olympics Renew Long-Standing Partnership Through to 2027

[Padua / Washington, D.C. - March 10, 2025] For over two decades, Safilo Group—one of the eyewear industry’s key players in the design, manufacturing and distribution of prescription frames, sunglasses, outdoor eyewear, goggles, and helmets—and Special Olympics have been changing lives, one pair of glasses at a time. Now, that mission continues.
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2025 Special Olympics World Games Opening Ceremony Kicks Off the World’s Largest Sports and Humanitarian Event of the Year

[Turin, Italy - March 9, 2025] Last night, the “Flame of Hope” was lit in the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy, marking the official start of the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy, the world’s largest sports and humanitarian event of the year.
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ESPN’s Coverage of Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 Begins March 8

Special Olympics World Winter Games returns for first time since 2017 with ESPN media platforms bringing coverage of the World Winter Games across the globe.
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One-of-a-Kind Art Pieces from Frank Gehry and Urs Fischer Auctioned for Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 with Support of Giorgio Armani

[Milan, Italy - 4 March 2025] With the Opening Ceremony of Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 just days away, Italy is welcoming the world in style. A gala dinner at Armani/Teatro on 6 March will feature a glittering array of auction items to support the World Winter Games beginning 8 March.
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