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Athletes

Guatemalan Soccer Star Leads Special Olympics Guatemala Futsal Team to Gold in Berlin

Renowned Guatemalan national team member and international soccer player, Maria Fernanda Rossell, is making an impact on and off the pitch as a coach at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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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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José "Joseíto" Rivera and his coach, Randy Soler competing in the running leg of IRONMAN 70.3
Athletes

Joseíto Rivera Become First Puerto Rican Special Olympics Athletes to complete an IRONMAN 70.3

José "Joseíto" Rivera made history in March 2023 when he became the first Special Olympics Puerto Rico athlete to complete an IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon.
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Community Impact

Celebrating Special Olympics Siblings

Dive into the stories of three Special Olympics siblings who live to break the barriers to inclusion.
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Community Impact

International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2023

The Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 will be the most inclusive sporting event of the year!
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Community Impact

Symbolizing the Spirit of Inclusion: Special Olympics Brazil’s Story

A Special Olympics Brazil event at the Olympic Park highlights the leaders for inclusion in Rio de Janeiro.
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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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Community Impact

Celebrating Inclusion in the Community: Special Olympics El Salvador’s Story 

Special Olympics El Salvador spreads awareness through inclusion-themed festivals that are open to the public.
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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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