Eunice Kennedy Shriver Plaque Unveiled in Athens, Greece
Maria Shriver and other dignitaries gathered for the unveiling of the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Park today in Athens, Greece, to honor the memory and monumental contributions of the Special Olympics...
View ArticleDr. Jill Biden leads Presidential Delegation
On Friday, June 24th, Dr. Jill Biden will lead a Presidential Delegation to the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece
View ArticleDetails for Summer Games 2011
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View ArticleDelegations Arrive in Greece
The official Delegations of Special Olympics athletes, staff and coaches have begun to arrive in Athens from all over the world to the official Delegation Welcome Center at the Metropolitan Expo, full...
View ArticleDani Alves Da Silva Becomes Special Olympics Ambassador
Brazilian football star and FC Barcelona defender, Dani Alves Da Silva (Dani Alves) has today been appointed as a Special Olympics Ambassador for Global Football.
View ArticleCoca-Cola put Special Olympics in the Spotlight
Harnessing the power of an integrated marketing campaign that includes engagement via social media, in-store retail displays, fund-raising activities, employee volunteers, a television commercial and...
View ArticleCelebrities, Olympians and Special Olympics Athletes Unite
Special Olympics will introduce a new sports exhibition at the World Games, Unity Sports Events, a series of competitions that pair people with and without intellectual disabilities to compete...
View ArticleCelebrate Special Olympics
Special Olympics International & Hilton HHonors invite media to a special reception honoring the athletes and volunteers of the World Summer Games.
View ArticleAT&T Joins Forces with Special Olympics
AT&T* and Special Olympics announced today the launch of a new cause-related marketing initiative to support the organization and its mission to provide year-round sports training and athletic...
View ArticleAnother Demonstration
Violent protests, tear gas, and broken glass in Syntagma square top the international headlines but the people of Greece led another demonstration this week.
View ArticleAnniversary of First Special Olympics Celebrated
Today, on the anniversary of the first-ever Special Olympics that were held 20 July 1968 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois (USA), Special Olympics reflects on the legacy of the Special Olympics...
View ArticleA Celebration of Athletes and Volunteers
Tomorrow evening on Monday 4 July, Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011 will come to a close after 10 days of competition among nearly 7000 athletes from almost 180 countries.
View ArticleWalmart Foundation Grants $500,000
Long-time Special Olympics supporter the Walmart Foundation has awarded $500,000 to Special Olympics in order to maintain the Healthy Athletes® initiatives run by its state Programs across the U.S., as...
View ArticleKathryn Clark Earns Peace Corps Award
Over the weekend Special Olympics’ Director of Athlete Leadership Programs Kathryn Clark was one of six members of the Peace Corps family to be honored with receiving the 2011 John F. Kennedy Service...
View ArticleSpirit Of Sport Award
Today during the SportAccord meetings in London, in the presence of more than 60 International Sports Federations, Special Olympics was awarded the prestigious “Spirit of Sport” Award.
View ArticleSpecial Olympics Board Adds Korea Congresswoman Na
Special Olympics International has elected a new member to its Board of Directors, Congresswoman Na Kyung Won, from the Republic of Korea.
View ArticlePeace Corps and Special Olympics Collaboration
The Peace Corps and Special Olympics announce a joint collaboration to increase opportunities to support youth and people with intellectual disabilities through innovative programs around the world.
View ArticlePartnership Provides Free Hearing Aids
Special Olympics athletes with hearing impairments will finally be able to enjoy the roars of the cheering crowds as they compete, thanks to a three-year agreement between Phonak US and the Special...
View ArticleNCAA Advisory Committee and Special Olympics
The Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and Special Olympics announced a partnership during the Division III business session, part of the NCAA Convention.
View ArticleFIP and Special Olympics Partner
Special Olympics International and the International Federation of Podiatrists/Fédération Internationale des Podologues (FIP) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today. This MOU secures a...
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