COVID-19
Shane's Journey of Determination to World Games
If you were to see Shane François Bentley today—gliding on the ice, defending on the soccer field, or diving into a swimming pool—you’d never guess the mountain of challenges he’s had to overcome.
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Trying to Rebound after COVID-19
One Special Olympics club in Kenya struggles to increase athlete and coach participation to pre-Covid levels two years after the end of the lockdown.
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Timothy Shriver Discusses Inclusion Before, During and After Quarantine in Leaders Online
Read an excerpt of the Leaders interview with Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Timothy Shriver.
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First-Ever Special Olympics European Unified Basketball Tournament Featuring 16 Countries is Hosted in Italy
16 countries compete at major Special Olympics basketball tournament featuring players with and without intellectual disabilities
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Unified Competition: I Learned It’s All About Skills, Fellowship and Understanding
The oath that Special Olympics athletes recite at competitions large and small is brief and sincere: “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
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Malta to Host First International Special Olympics Event in Europe Since Pandemic
Twenty-three delegations from across Europe and beyond will gather from 13 – 18 May for the Special Olympics Malta Invitational Games.
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Celebrating World Health Day with Equitable Care
Everyone’s health needs should be included in the healthcare system, and people with intellectual disabilities deserve to have access to a healthcare environment that best addresses their specific health needs.
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Portrait of a Health Leader: Meet Herith
Herith Suleiman deeply understands the needs of people with intellectual disabilities. Why? Because Herith himself has intellectual disabilities.
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Special Olympics Thailand Releases Inspirational Music Video
Two of Thailand’s most popular artists came together to create a music video inspired by the spirit of Special Olympics athletes who bravely face challenges in their lives, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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International Volunteer Day 2021
Video to celebrate Special Olympics volunteers during International Volunteer Day 2021.
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