Press Releases

Washington, D.C. 14 July 2023 – F1 racing driver Zhou Guanyu has pledged his support to creating more sporting opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) by becoming a Global Ambassador for Special Olympics. Born in Shanghai, China, but based in Great Britain, 24-year-old Guanyu is the first driver from China to become a Grand Prix starter after making his debut for Alfa Romeo in 2022, having previously raced in F4, F3 and F2.

2 July 2023 - Hyannis Port, Massachusetts: As part of a shared commitment to inclusion and community service across the world, Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) signed a historic five-year partnership agreement that will provide sustained services, support and empowerment to the global population of individuals with intellectual disabilities.

All expectations were exceeded at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

As part of its global commitment to advocating for inclusion alongside Special Olympics, the Allison+Partners German team has sent a team of PR volunteers to the World Games

With this donation, the Company promotes wellness and health education for athletes with intellectual disabilities around the world.

Starkey Cares and Special Olympics International have partnered to increase access to hearing health services worldwide for Special Olympics athletes

Special Olympics Celebrates the 2023 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award Recipients

Fifty thousand athletes, coaches, families, volunteers and supporters of the World Games joined together in an electric celebration of inclusion in Olympiastadion, Berlin.

Support for the World Games includes sponsorship of the Global Youth Leadership Summit, Founders Reception, and donations of Hasbro toys and games for Athlete Lounges.

STAMFORD, Conn., June 13, 2023 – WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced that WWE Superstar and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Drew McIntyre will attend the Special Olympics World Games 2023, the world’s largest inclusive sports event featuring thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities, taking place in Berlin this month.

14 June 2023 Special Olympics Europe Eurasia (SOEE), a regional office of Special Olympics, Inc. (SOI) has partnered with Story10, the global sports video production and distribution agency, to increase the international exposure and awareness of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 (World Games) through its global distribution network.

Celebrating champions of health equity and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities and fostering global partnerships at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023