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Cheerleading

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Athletes

Special Olympics Cheer is Leading the Way to Inclusion

It was a successful and amazing week at the International Cheer Union’s World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando. The first Special Olympics Division was launched with 5 US National teams competing in Unified and Traditional Cheer, Unified and Traditional Pom, and Unified Hip Hop. All 5 teams brought home a Gold medal.
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Community Impact

The Legacy Continues

One month has passed since the final competitions, the last medals awarded and the lights dimmed down on the Closing Ceremony of the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.
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Press Releases

International Cheer Union Signs Memorandum of Understanding Announcing Support

International Cheer Union announces their support of Special Olympics in developing cheerleading programs for people with intellectual disabilities.
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