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Stories of inclusion that will make you smile!

THE WORLD GAMES IS HEADED TO CHILE!

The world’s largest sports and humanitarian event is coming to Chile’s capital city. Santiago, Chile will be the host site for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games, marking the first time in the organization’s 55-year history that a World Games will take place in the Southern Hemisphere!

CHILE, HERE WE COME! >> [link removed]

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SHOOTING FOR THE STARS

Harumi Uchida, a devoted mother and coach, and her daughter Natsumi form an unbeatable duo in Special Olympics Nippon, bonding over their passion for basketball. Beyond the scoreboard, their story radiates with laughter, love, and the magic of shared dreams, proving that in the game of life, the best victories come from the heart.

MEET THIS DREAM TEAM >> [link removed]

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A RECORD-BREAKING RUN

Special Olympics Great Britain athlete Lloyd Martin ran his way into the Guinness World Record Books last month by completing the TCS London Marathon.

MAKING HISTORY >> [link removed]

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INTRODUCING YOUR NEW SARGENT SHRIVER GLOBAL MESSENGERS

Last week marked the beginning of a new chapter for ten individuals joining the 2024 - 2027 Sargent Shriver Global Messengers (SSGMs) cohort. As advocates for the Special Olympics movement, they challenge the mindsets of political leaders, policy makers, educators, employers, and society.

GET TO KNOW THEM >> [link removed]

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BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS

In Spanish Town, Jamaica, two schools were separated by a fence, but thanks to the Unified Champion Schools program, students from both sides now kick around soccer balls together, forming friendships that break down barriers and make everyone feel like champions.

THE POWER OF SPORT >> [link removed]



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