Special Olympics

That's a wrap for the #SpecialOlympicsGlobalCenter Summit #InclusionforTomorrow. We are deeply grateful to our main partner, Mubadala, and our summit partners: ALDAR, The Coca-Cola Company, SEDRA Foundation, CNN, and Zayed University.

Special Olympics powerlifters showed their incredible strength and skill at the IPF Championships in Iceland this past weekend! ?? With 20 athletes taking the stage, each one demonstrated the power of perseverance and dedication. It was an unforgettable competition that truly showcased the spirit and strength of #SpecialOlympics! View the results here: https://lnkd.in/e8EpBVx4

We’re excited to celebrate?#WorldChildrensDay?by sharing inspiring stories from our Young Athletes participants, families, coaches, and staff around the globe! These stories showcase just a few of the incredible ways Young Athletes is tackling early childhood inequities through inclusive play for children of all abilities. But we know there are countless more stories waiting to be told! Join the celebration by sharing your story with the hashtag?#WCDYoungAthletes?and don’t forget to download the Young Athletes app to join the fun with play at home! ???Download the app: Apple: https://brnw.ch/21wOOWM Google Play: https://brnw.ch/21wOOWP

The Special Olympics Global Center Summit brought together leaders, youth, and athletes to advance the cause of inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities. Through inspiring panels, Unified Sports, and impactful stories, the summit highlighted the power of unity and belonging where individuals of all abilities are empowered to thrive. We are deeply grateful to our main partner, Mubadala, through the Mubadala Youth Council, and our summit partners: ALDAR, The Coca-Cola Company, SEDRA Foundation, CNN, and Zayed University, for making this meaningful event possible.

Meet Gissela, a single mother to three amazing Special Olympics athletes. From skating to school, and everything in between, every step her daughters take is powered by her tireless support and determination. Watch the full video, presented by Samuel Family Foundation: https://brnw.ch/21wOOC2 #WorldChildrensDay Read the article in Spanish here: https://brnw.ch/21wOOC3 Special Olympics Latin America

Calling all coaches! The Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher, is back again! This year you can not only improve your coaching knowledge, but also hear from sport experts in our 4 sport specific workshops! It is not to be missed! Register now: https://brnw.ch/21wOMyx #CoachEducation #CoachDevelopment

The Global Center Summit is live! Join the over 300 individuals in Abu Dhabi who are sharing insights and exploring best practices for promoting social inclusion through sports, youth leadership, and comprehensive school engagement. https://brnw.ch/21wOLrE #InclusionForTomorrow

We’ve been so inspired by your incredible stories, and we can’t wait to hear even more! ?? ‘My Story - Pass it On’ is the perfect way to share how Special Olympics has made a difference in your life. Post your video on social media, tag Special Olympics, and use the hashtags #ChooseToInclude, #InclusionRevolution, and #PassTheRedBall to help spread the message of inclusion. Let’s keep passing the ball around the globe!

? Members of Special Olympics spent last week in Florida at the Soccerex Miami conference working to expand the play and education of the beautiful game for #SpecialOlympics athletes and coaches worldwide! Special Olympics signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Soccerex, which will open doors for Special Olympics to work with top football federations and organizations around the world to further develop Special Olympics football programs. #PlayUnified #ChooseToInclude

We were honoured to attend the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball - FIVB 39th World Congress in Porto, Portugal last weekend. We had the opportunity to bring disability sports to the table in a very impressive setup and show Special Olympics' commitment to expanding and developing our volleyball efforts globally together with our dedicated Global Ambassador Vladimir Grbic. We kindly thank the federation for their consideration and invitation to the conference. We take the opportunity to express our gratitude to former FIVB President Dr. Ary Gra?a for paving the way for a strong and productive partnership and wish all the best to newly elected FIVB President, Fabio Azevedo. We are looking forward to expanding our collaboration in 2025 and beyond! ??: FIVB #SpecialOlympics #FIVB #Volleyball #FIVBWorldCongress