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Breaking Boundaries with Sport

Mariam Sylla powerfully smashes the table tennis ball across the table. She looks extremely concentrated and focuses all her energy on the game.

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Global Ambassador Didier Drogba Spends Holiday Season Giving Back to Special Olympics Cote d’Ivoire

Global Ambassador Didier Drogba celebrated the 2022 Holiday season giving back to Special Olympics Cote d’Ivoire.

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Special Olympics Africa Partners With Sport For Development In Africa For Inclusion

Special Olympics Africa partners with Sport For Development in Africa for Inclusion.

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