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Paraguay

Three people sit at a table in front of a banner which includes logos from Special Olympics, Lions Club International Foundation, the Paraguay government and others. A man in a blue shirt leans over to sign an MOU as a woman in a pink shirt and a man in a blue jacket look on.
In the News

Breaking Barriers for Health and Inclusion at the Special Olympics IV Latin American Games

On the sidelines of the Special Olympics IV Latin American Games, the importance of global health partnerships for health system strengthening took center court.
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In the News

Paraguay, Leader in Inclusion

As a demonstration of this commitment, Asunción hosted more than 1,000 athletes from across the hemisphere to compete in the IV Latin American Special Olympics Games.
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Community Impact

Special Olympics welcomes Paraguay into the Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion

Paraguay made history by becoming the inaugural South American nation to join the Special Olympics Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion.
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Athletes

Badminton Community Rallying Together Ahead of Special Olympics World Games Berlin

Special Olympics programs and badminton Member Associations are working hard in close collaboration preparing athletes to shine on the world stage at the Special Olympics World Games badminton competition in Berlin this June.
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In the News

2022 Coach Webinar Series Presented by Gallagher Webinar 3 Recap

Recap of the second webinar of the 2022 Coach Webinar Series presented by Gallagher.
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Athletes

For Special Olympics Jamaica Unified Cup Athlete and Coach, Inclusion is More Than a Nice Word

Meet Special Olympics Jamaica athlete Geovannie Britton who is taking part in the Unified Cup 2022.
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Adriana, Daniela, Dahiana, and Marina smile in promo for Inclusion Revolution Radio.
Community Impact

Unified Pairs from Special Olympics Costa Rica and Paraguay Unite on Inclusion Revolution Radio Podcast

Unified pairs Adriana and Daniela from Special Olympics Costa Rica and Dahiana and Marina from Special Olympics Paraguay joined the podcast.
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Ana Fernanda, en juramento a su compromiso con la inclusión de todas las mujeres.
Latin America

Valientes en el intento: 5 mujeres atletas de América Latina cuentan su historia

Ana Fernanda practica la gimnasia artística en Special Olympics Mexico, compitiendo a nivel nacional e internacional. También estudia en el Centro de Inclusión Municipal y Adaptación para Personas con Discapacidad – CIMAD, y toma cursos de computación. Es joven, pero sabe perfectamente la importancia de un mundo realmente inclusivo.
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Hassam, wearing a blue jacket, poses for a photo while holding a certificate from the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi.
Athletes

From Teammate to Official

How a Love of Football Helps Hassam Set Goals and Accomplish Them
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