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Latin America

Chile Enters Final Stage of 2027 Special Olympics World Games Bid

Santiago, Chile has advanced to the final stage of host evaluation for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games.
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Global Partnership Between FIVB And Special Olympics International Thrives with Events in Poland and Brazil

The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and Special Olympics International (SOI) have solidified their worldwide commitment to the cause of inclusion through sports with a series of events in Poland and Brazil in September and October 2023.
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Coach Webinar Series 2023, presented by Gallagher. Webinar 2 – Coaching Youth Athletes

A recap of week 1 of the 2023 Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher.
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Join Special Olympics and Celebrate ICCE Global Coaches Day

Today, 25 September, Special Olympics recognizes and celebrates its coaches around the world for their efforts in teaching and encouraging athletes through sport and continuing to grow the movement of inclusion!
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Hand in Hand for Inclusion: Special Olympics El Salvador’s Story

A Special Olympics Unified School is built on the simple concept that playing together is a quick path to understanding and friendship.
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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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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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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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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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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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