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Inclusion around the World
From kids to communities, see inspirational examples of how inclusion is taking root, and leading to real change, both at home and around the world.
CCSD students win gold at Fall State Special Olympics
Two Cherokee County School District students won gold in the Special Olympics 2025 State Fall Games.
Oak Bay Special Olympics volunteer recognized for dedication
Two longtime Special Olympics BC volunteers were recognized with national honors for their dedication to supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities.
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Bulloch County students shine at Special Olympics hosted by William James Middle School
The event celebrated inclusion, teamwork, and the accomplishments of children with special needs throughout the district.
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Olathe East gets National Recognition for Special Olympics, Unified Sports Programs
The honor roll is meant to highlight schools that meet national standards of inclusion.
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Special Olympics Tennis Star is ready for the Experience of a Lifetime
Tennis athlete Kara Diachenko is honored to represent North Carolina at the 2026 USA Special Olympics Summer Games
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Special Olympics Athletes Spend the day at Orion Ranch Sanctuary
The event, Heats and Hooves, was a chance for athletes to meet rescued horses, donkeys, and other animals.
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Special Olympics Montana Basketball Tournament found their "Guy" (YouTube)
Guy volunteers his time to the organization.
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Beloved ‘Mr. Riesel’ lives out dream of scoring touchdown: ‘No one deserves it more’
“Mr. Riesel” got a chance to live out his dream of scoring a touchdown at a high school game.
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Play Unified, Live Unified
“I would say that the main goal of Unified is to encourage athlete partner interactions, both on the field and off the field,” Fonkalsrud said.
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“It felt amazing”: FHS athletes join Special Olympians for an unforgettable night
Fans filled the bleachers, waving signs and clapping for every shot made, every assist given, and every high-five.
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Timberlawn, Where Eunice Kennedy Shriver Inspired Special Olympics, Named Historic Site
The Montgomery County Council approved an amendment to add Timberlawn to Plan for Historic Preservation.
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Debbie Quinlan earns Special Olympics Ontario Coach of Year award
"You never see the disability; you only see the ability"
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Nashville selected as the host city for the 2034 Special Olympics USA Games
Nashville has been selected as the host city for the 2034 Special Olympics USA Games.
Kid Rock gets 'urgent request' from Special Olympics after using slur
Loretta Claiborne, the chief inspiration officer at the organization, wrote the rocker an open letter.
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Special Olympics athletes, organizers meet with MPs on Parliament Hill
Omar Dabaghi-Pacheco spoke with athletes and organizers on Parliament Hill as they sought support from MPs and showed off some skills.
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Rider students volunteer at sports clinic with NY Giants and Special Olympics New Jersey
The opportunity is part of the University’s on-going partnership with the NFL team.
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Focused on the next lap: Ann Arbor swimmer headed for 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
The first thing people notice about Josh Bunsis in the pool is his even temper, his coach Tammy Zajac said.
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250 Special Olympics Athletes Shine in Softball Skills Assessment at loanDepot park
Special Olympics Florida hosted an action-packed softball skills assessment at loanDepot park.
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Peyton Manning Returns as Honorary Chair for 2026 Special Olympics Airlift
Rallies owners and operators across the nation to volunteer their aircraft and time.
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Inspired by her athletes, Kendell Regas steps into spotlight as Florida Coach of the Year
Kendell attends Special Olympics Florida’s Champions Gala to accept the organization’s 2025 Coach of the Year award.
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Saint Viator Students Support Special Olympics Athletes
Athletic director Nolan Dowling collaborated with Brenden Cannon and Nate Barney from Special Olympics Illinois to make the event a success.
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