In the News - SpecialOlympics.org
WEBIn every corner of the earth, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. These news stories come from all around the world.
Special Olympics
WEBSpecial Olympics France’s Fanélie Croizat Carries Olympic Torch for Paris 2024. Earlier this year as France ramped up to host the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Fanélie was asked to carry the Olympic Torch in the city of Lyon, France near her hometown of Saint-Chamond. Athletes.
Special Olympics’ Action-First Push for Inclusion Everywhere
WEBStavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Program Officer Panos Vazaios reflects on the power of Special Olympics’ approach and the partnership between Special Olympics and SNF, including the Play Unified: Learn Unified initiative and the Global Coalition for Inclusion.
Latest Update Regarding the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
WEBJun 21, 2022 · In the News. Latest Update Regarding the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games. Updated June 21, 2022. Special Olympics followed expert medical advice in requiring vaccines for athletes preparing for and participating in the 2022 USA Games to reduce the risk of hospitalization and death.
PS Profiles Differences between Paralympics and Special Olympics
WEBWriter Kristine Thomason writes about the differences between Paralympics and Special Olympics, sharing with readers on what she learned about each organization after attending a panel for Nike's Coach The Dream initiative.
Special Olympics and Stavros Niarchos Foundation Expand Unified …
WEBThe flame will now be transported to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) ahead of the Games which kick off on 14 March 2019. Over 7,500 athletes from over 190 countries will compete in the Special Olympics World Games from 14 to 21 March 2019. Photo by LEFTERIS PARTSALIS.
Minnesota Wins Bid to Host the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
WEBThe 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will take place in Minnesota, bringing together athletes, coaches and fans who will showcase inclusion, competition and how to unify the world through sport. In June 2026, the Twin Cities will host as many as 4,000 athletes, 10,000 volunteers, 1,500 coaches and 75,000 fans from all 50 states, parts of Canada ...
Special Olympics France’s Fanélie Croizat Carries Olympic Torch for ...
WEBFanélie Croizat with Special Olympics France members. Earlier this year as France ramped up to host the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Fanélie was asked to carry the Olympic Torch in the city of Lyon, France near her hometown of Saint-Chamond.
Special Olympics Unified Sports® Educational Video Launched
WEBWith athlete, coach and Unified partner numbers dropping across the movement due to Covid-19, a unique Special Olympics Unified Sports® educational video, supported by Lions Clubs International Foundation and Toyota, has been launched to support everyone to get back to Unified Sports training and competition!
Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
WEBJohanna Pramstaller, Special Olympics Austria, was excited to announce that the 2023 World Games will be held in Berlin, Germany. From 17 – 25 June 2023, Berlin, Germany will welcome 7,000 Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners from approximately 170 countries to compete in 24 sports.