Stories
These global stories are about the power of Special Olympics to inspire hope, confidence and courage. Special Olympics changes the lives of our athletes with intellectual disabilities but also our coaches, families, volunteers and others who have the opportunity to take part.
Athlete Leaders of Europe Eurasia: Our 2024 Highlights!
As the year draws to a close, four Athlete Leaders from across our region, Kiera, Margaret, Gilmour and Inge reflect on their highlights from 2024 and look forward to the year to come!
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AI’s Potential in Special Education: A Researcher’s View
This is an excerpt taken from EdWeek.
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Content for Change: Amy Pohl on Using Humor to Champion Disability Rights
This December, we’re celebrating the spirit of United Nations Human Rights Day and International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
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This Is Special Olympics
From the World Winter Games Turin 2025 to promoting inclusive health, education and sports, the message of Special Olympics athletes highlights limitless opportunities for the New Year.
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Special Olympics Unified with Refugees initiative brings hope in Madrid
Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Senior Advisor Gerald Mballe travelled to Madrid, Spain, to visit a refugee reception center and a local school, and foster connections between refugees, people with intellectual disabilities and their host communities.
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2024 Special Olympics Holiday Card
As 2024 draws to a close, Special Olympics extends warm wishes and tremendous thanks to our outstanding athletes, coaches, volunteers, staff, and supporters from all over the world.
Expansion of Special Olympics Football Partnerships Thanks to Soccerex
Special Olympics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Soccerex.
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The White House Honors Special Olympics Athletes in Moving Holiday Celebration
The President hosted a dinner honoring Special Olympics athletes set to attend the upcoming Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin in March 2025, celebrating the legacy of the movement and its impact on the world.
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Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Rockie Zhao
Rockie began playing Unified Sports with a friend. This small action eventually became a regular part of her life and eventually into a passion she pursued.
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Special Olympics Reaches Historic Milestone: 10,000 Schools Unified
The following is an excerpt from K 12 Dive's article, “‘Special Olympics Reaches Historic Milestone: 10,000 Schools Unified"
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The Michael Phelps Foundation and Special Olympics Transforming the World of Swim
As Special Olympics and the Michael Phelps Foundation continue their partnership, the future of swimming for athletes with intellectual disabilities looks brighter than ever.
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“Our Presence is a Change for the Better”: Special Olympics Athletes Journey into Public Service
Malta’s Gilmour Borg and Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Edna Šunjić have achieved success on the Special Olympics stage and are now using their talents to bring about broader change in society.
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