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Jimmy Masina

Six people sit around a table with computers, folders, pens and paper. Jimmy Masina addresses them from his seat.
Athletes

Athlete Leadership Leads to Employment in Kenya

Two videos highlight the Athlete Leadership programming work that Special Olympics offers.
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People sit around a long table with computers and workbooks.
Athletes

World Inclusion Day 2021

Jimmy Masina and Lou Lauria discuss Special Olympics federation partnerships and the being an athlete official.
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Jimmy with a whistle in his mouth, wearing a ref's shirt and dancing.
Athletes

When the Ref Make The Rules: Meet Jimmy

Growing up, the schools and even some family members treated Jimmy as if he were cursed. As a referee, he is an authority figure and asset.
Jimmy blows a red whistle while officiating a floor hockey game at the 2017 World Winter Games in Austria.
Athletes

Jimmy Masina, Football Official for the Abu Dhabi 2019 World Games

Jimmy Masina is an athlete leader from South Africa and works as an Office Assistant for Special Olympics Africa.
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Meet the 8 newest members of the Special Olympics Africa Region’s Input Council Clockwise from top left) Jimmy Masina, Joyce Ramabusa, Brightfield Shadi, Yannick Tano, Tomiwa Adeyemo, Al Sayyed Curumthaullee, Boniface Kimeu, and Nyasha Derera.
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Leaders for Inclusion Head for Global Athlete Congress in Santo Domingo

The newest members of Africa Region’s Athlete Input Council were elected recently and represent a diverse array of nations.
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