In the News
In every corner of the earth, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. These news stories come from all around the world.
The ‘R-word’ inches back into the mainstream
An excerpt from the NBC News article detailing a recent return of the R-word in the language lexicon.
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Faces of Inclusion: Raising Yilu
Follow the inspiring journey of Zhao Yilu, a Special Olympics East Asia athlete.
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Faces of Inclusion: Raising Yilu
Follow the inspiring journey of Zhao Yilu, a Special Olympics East Asia athlete.
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2025 Sport Rules Process Now Open—Submit Your Proposals by 15 July 2025
Special Olympics is excited to announce the opening of the 2025 Sport Rules Process.
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Tim Shriver Interviewed by José Díaz-Balart on MSNBC about Pope Francis’ Relationship with Special Olympics
Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver was interviewed LIVE by MSNBC host José Díaz-Balart on Wednesday, 23 April following the Pontiff’s passing on Easter Monday.
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On World Table Tennis Day, SOLA Shows the World the Transformative Power of Sport
For Special Olympics Brazil, table tennis is much more than a sport—it is a space for discovery, belonging, and self-improvement.
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A Note from the Chairmen of Special Olympics and Best Buddies: The Gifts of People with Autism
As we come to the end of Autism Awareness Month, we want to join with self-advocates and friends and family members around the world in celebrating the gifts of people with autism.
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From the Classroom to the World Stage
Follow along as Wang Chang provides a look into his life as he prepares for the Global Youth Leadership Summit.
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Remembering Pope Francis
Special Olympics is paying tribute to the legacy of Pope Francis.
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Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup 2025 Media Coverage Hub
Puerto Rico is set to host Special Olympics’ first-ever Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup in the historically rich capital city of San Juan from 5 through 7 December 2025.
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The Future Begins with Us: Two Young Leaders from El Salvador Reflect on a Journey of Change
Gabriela Velásquez and Amy Ramírez, two youth leaders from El Salvador, signed up to help shape a summit.
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Breaking Barriers: Lessons Learned as a Young Athletes Intern at Special Olympics International
Dylan Brown shares her journey from volunteering at Special Olympics, to interning at their headquarters, emphasizing the profound impact of inclusion and early intervention for children with intellectual disabilities.
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