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Latest Update Regarding the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
WEBJun 21, 2022 — Special Olympics regrets that some athletes were not able to participate in the 2022 USA Games due to expert medical guidelines established for those games. We look forward to welcoming them all safely to future events.
Update Regarding the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games
WEBJun 3, 2022 — SOI, Special Olympics North America, and the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games Local Organizing Committee are making best efforts to accommodate eligible individuals. We look forward to welcoming thousands of Special Olympics athletes, families, and fans to an extraordinary 2022 USA Games.
Special Olympics’ Chief Health Officer on Championing Inclusive …
WEBThe following is an excerpt from STAT News’ article, “How Special Olympics kickstarted the push for better disability data,” on Special Olympics’ continuous work to better healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities.
Special Olympics and Stavros Niarchos Foundation Expand Unified …
WEBSpecial Olympics’ Action-First Push for Inclusion Everywhere Stavros 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.
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 ...
Getting Serious About Sustainability
WEBThe Special Olympics Environmental Sustainability Impact project, funded by the European Union (EU), is now entering its final months. By the end of this year, the team will have produced a pioneering sustainability framework that …
Patrice: The Movie
WEBThis documentary-style romantic comedy drives the discussion of marriage equality forward, with Special Olympics New Jersey athlete Patrice Jetter behind the wheel. In her late 50s, Patrice finds the love of her life, Garry, who also has a disability.
Special Olympics Denmark Idrætsfestival 2024 Ignites Change
WEBThe Arena Nord, the event's main hub, hosted four Special Olympics Healthy Athletes disciplines: FUNFitness, Health Promotion, Special Smiles and Opening Eyes. Birgit Hansen, Mayor of Frederikshavn, showed great enthusiasm when attending the Healthy Athletes program and shared her commitment to improving medical standards for …
Special Olympics France’s Fanélie Croizat Carries Olympic Torch for ...
WEBFanélie was nominated and selected to carry the torch by her home Special Olympics program due to her commitment to improving sport along with being a role model, advocate and trailblazer for the Special Olympics movement in France.