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INCLUSION AROUND THE WORLD
From kids to communities, see inspirational examples of how inclusion is taking root, and leading to real change, both at home and around the world.
FromKTVQ.com
Super Senior: Larry Sherwood can't wait to compete in the Special Olympics
At the age of 76, Larry Sherwood is one of the oldest athletes competing, and he can hardly wait for the games to get underway.
Special Olympics are serious fun for Stevensville athlete Chris Zier
You can’t miss Chris Zier at the Missoula Diamondbacks golf practice.
FromYahoo Canada
Athlete's dream comes true when she's surprised with entry into Special Olympics USA Games
Lumene Montissol is ready to make her mark at the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando.
Q&A with Jenny Phelps: Bringing community together for Special Olympics Scotland County
Border Belt Independent spoke with Phelps about her first time helping with the Special Olympics and the importance of having this event.
FromWBNG News 12
Athletes give advice to future Special Olympics athletes
“Keep trying, keep pushing and give it your all. It’s the best you could do for yourself and your team.”
MSD students shine during Special Olympics
Over 20 students from both Malvern Middle School and Malvern High School attended the Area 10 Special Olympics Track and Field hosted at Lakeside High School on Thursday, April 18.
FromHighSchoolOT.com
NFHS, Special Olympics partner to launch new unified sports course
Special Olympics Unified Sports® has created the “Administering Interscholastic Unified Sports” course, available now for free on the NFHS Learning Center (www.nfhslearn.com).
FromInsideTheGames
Special Olympics uses sport to promote inclusive education
In line with the 2024 theme of 'Sport for the Promotion of Peaceful and Inclusive Societies,' Special Olympics promotes inclusivity.
FromNBC: WDSU 6
Louisiana Special Olympics athlete celebrates the comradery born through competition at this year's summer games
However, the three days of competition are more than just that for these athletes. It marks a weekend of comradery.
Miles City Bandits build lifelong friendships through Special Olympics
Last year the youth team was recognized as the program of the year, and the adult team followed suit this year with Brooke Hollowell also garnering coach of the year.
FromABC 9
12-year-old Auburn gymnast defying limits, gravity at Special Olympics
There’s a local gymnast who can defy gravity, but it was her ability to defy all odds that makes her really outstanding.
Local RADD athletes bring home Special Olympics medals
Athletes from the Pleasanton-based T-RADD program earned a slew of medals during the Special Olympics regional basketball tournament played at local schools last month.
FromTMZ
World Down Syndrome Day 2024 - Special Olympics Senegal Director Rajah Sy: ‘Inclusion is our keyword’
Breaking down barriers and promoting inclusion through sports has been a goal for almost 20 years since joining Special Olympics Senegal.
FromDeseret.com
How Unified Basketball Tournament impacted lives—for athletes and volunteers alike
The Special Olympics Unified Sports program is growing, and those involved couldn’t be happier.
FromMLB.com
Jesús Luzardo volunteers with Special Olympics
Luzardo encourages others to 'Go Coach!' with Special Olympics
FromCalgary Herald
Special Olympics program provides health care, education for athletes
This week, all 800 athletes competing in the Calgary Games will be offered health screenings/education.
FromFox 59
Polar Plunge celebrates 25 years of helping Special Olympics
The Polar Plunge, celebrating its 25th anniversary, challenges Hoosiers to take an icy dip to support local athletes with special needs.
FromCBC News
Canadian swimmer sees mentoring role after winning Special Olympics gold
Now that his team has won gold for Canada in the pool at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games, Tyler says he would like to someday help younger athletes as a coach.
FromCBC News
I was ashamed of my disabilities. Then my parents insisted I compete in the Special Olympics
I was 11 when my parents gave me a choice: I could quit figure skating or transfer to a new club that had a program for people with disabilities.
FromCBC News
Dad discovers joy of coaching Special Olympians
Larry Robbins says he's usually the "loudest one in the arena" when cheering for Team P.E.I.'s Special Olympians.
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