Special Olympics

In just 175 days, the world will come together for the most inclusive sporting event of the year: the #SpecialOlympics World Winter Games #Turin2025. Make sure to mark your calendars and join us in Italy to #choosetoinclude. https://brnw.ch/21wMFhM #thefutureishere

"She walked in the house, and she didn't have to do anything. Everybody loved her. She'd sit with you and talk to you. Play games. Swim. Walk. No earned love." On what would have been my late aunt Rosemary Kennedy's birthday, I invite you to revisit my reflections on her remarkable life, shared with Oprah Winfrey. ?? https://brnw.ch/21wMEoN #ChooseToInclude #SpecialOlympics

Today we celebrate the life of Rosemary Shriver, who's sisterhood with our founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver inspired a movement. Learn more here ?? https://lnkd.in/e_RWxhu9 #InclusionRevolution

Created by father-daughter unified soccer athletes from Special Olympics Utah, this t-shirt design was inspired by the words of our Chairman Timothy Shriver. Meet the designers, Natalie and Greg Green, and buy the shirt today! https://brnw.ch/21wMDwH #InclusionRevolution

The Government of Malta made a major move to advance social inclusion by officially ratifying its commitment to the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion during a signing ceremony in Valletta on 12 September. The event was attended by Special Olympics Europe Eurasia President David Evangelista, Honourable Minister of Education and Sport Dr. Clifton Grima, Special Olympics Malta President Lydia Abela, Special Olympics Chief Global Government Relations Shawn Ferguson, and Special Olympics Malta Athlete Leader Gilmour Borg. Evangelista said: "The commitment of the Government of Malta, the Honourable Minister Dr. Clifton Grima, along with the generous support from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, is truly inspiring. Their dedication, together with Special Olympics Malta, to expanding inclusive opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities serves to inspire other nations to follow suit, expanding the reach and scope of this important Global Coalition for Inclusion." Grima added: "Our participation in the Global Coalition for Inclusion is a testament to Malta’s dedication to creating equal opportunities for all. We believe that sport can bridge gaps, and by investing in Special Olympics programming, we are not only enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities but also strengthening our communities as a whole." Full story ?? https://lnkd.in/eukUPnZP #SpecialOlympics Special Olympics Shawn Ferguson Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)

??A Night to Remember for Special Olympics Ireland! ?? What an incredible evening we had at the Aviva Stadium!! Our amazing Special Olympics Ireland Football Team received their international caps for representing Ireland at the World Games in Berlin 2023! ???? Hosted before the Ireland vs. Greece match, the event was beautifully MC'd by sports journalist Paul Lennon, with the caps being presented by none other than Paul Cooke, President of the FAI. ?? A special highlight of the evening was the inspiring speech from our dedicated Head Coach, Paul Martyn, who has proudly led Team Ireland since 2007 and is a valued member of the FAI coaching team. His words of pride and encouragement were felt by all! ?? Team Captain, Steven O’Leary, was beaming with pride during the Cap presentation ceremony. “To compete at a national level, then at the World Games, and now to be recognized with this International Cap—it’s indescribable. This is my third Cap, but it means so much, to all of us. It’s beyond words… simply amazing.” This momentous occasion celebrates the hard work, dedication, and passion of our athletes, and we couldn't be prouder! ???? Thank you Football Association of Ireland #TeamIreland #SpecialOlympicsIreland #FAI #Berlin2023 #FootballFamily #InclusionInSport #AvivaStadium

Did you know that Special Olympics International (SOI) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) are two separate organizations recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)? Both are non-profit global sports organizations focusing on athletes with disabilities. What Makes Us Different? THE ATHLETES Special Olympics athletes have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Athletes of all ability levels have the opportunity to train and compete in over 30 Olympic-type sports. Through the power of sports, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities discover new strengths and abilities, skills, and success. GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT Special Olympics is the largest grassroots sports organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the world: reaching over 4 million athletes and Unified Sports? partners, one million coaches and volunteers, Special Olympics delivers nearly?50,000 games and competitions every year over 200 countries. WORLD GAMES Special Olympics World Games are held independently from the International Olympic Committee – IOC & the International Paralympic Committee Alternating every two years between summer and winter, Special Olympics World Games are the flagship events and have grown to be an international demonstration of inclusion, acceptance, and unity. All around the world our athletes train and strive to achieve their very best every day. The next Special Olympics World Winter Games will take place in Turin, Italy in 2025 – JOIN US. #Turin2025 #SpecialOlympics #ChooseToInclude

?? Introducing the exclusive athlete-designed t-shirt collection, available now in the Special Olympics Webshop! These six unique designs, created by our talented athletes, showcase their personal experiences and what they want the world to know about #SpecialOlympics. Wear their stories, celebrate their spirit, and support the #InclusionRevolution Grab your shirt today!???? https://brnw.ch/21wMySh

Did you know that Special Olympics International (SOI) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) are two separate organizations recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC)? Both are non-profit global sports organizations focusing on athletes with disabilities. What Makes Us Different? THE ATHLETES Special Olympics athletes have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Athletes of all ability levels have the opportunity to train and compete in over 30 Olympic-type sports. Through the power of sports, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities discover new strengths and abilities, skills, and success. GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT Special Olympics is the largest grassroots sports organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the world: reaching over 4 million athletes and Unified Sports? partners, one million coaches and volunteers, Special Olympics delivers nearly?50,000 games and competitions every year over 200 countries. WORLD GAMES Special Olympics World Games are held independently from the International Olympic Committee – IOC & the International Paralympic Committee Alternating every two years between summer and winter, Special Olympics World Games are the flagship events and have grown to be an international demonstration of inclusion, acceptance, and unity. All around the world our athletes train and strive to achieve their very best every day. The next Special Olympics World Winter Games will take place in Turin, Italy in 2025 – JOIN US. #Turin2025 #SpecialOlympics #ChooseToInclude

Get ready for some exciting news! ???? We’re thrilled to reveal the new apparel for #GFI_24! Don't forget to tune in on October 5 for the Celebrity Showcase! Catch all the action on Xbox and #SpecialOlympics YouTube channels: https://brnw.ch/21wMxrT and https://brnw.ch/21wMxrS #BecomeLegend #GamersUnite #PlayForPurpose