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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.

Lukas Hämmerli and Victoria Kälin Dancing Their Way to Turin 2025

From schoolmates to dance partners, the Swiss duo is set to represent their country at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy.
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Gibraltar Pledges to Advance Inclusive Communities

Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion membership marks lasting commitment to inclusive education through sports
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‘Celebrate the Exceptional’ Campaign Launches Ahead of Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

Initiative to highlight achievements of eight European athletes, each competing in one of the eight sports featured in Turin 2025
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Angola Leads the Way in Africa’s Inclusive Movement

Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion gains momentum as key member signs on
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Stephanie Gott Returns to Italy, the Country That Gave Her a Second Chance at Life

Special Olympics Great Britain figure skater is set to compete at the World Winter Games in Italia, the birthplace of the surgeon who saved her life at 10 days old
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Special Olympics Embarks on Digital Journey to Empower its Athletes

The following is an article by Cio.com on Special Olympics’ Chief Information and Technology Officer, Nathan Cook, and his work to digitalize, modernize, and progress the Special Olympics movement:
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Remembering President Jimmy Carter

President Carter was in office during Special Olympics’ first decade. He and his wife, Rosalynn, were among early supporters who took part in a gala premiere of the blockbuster "Superman: The Movie" as part of a benefit for Special Olympics.
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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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