Special Olympics

09/28/2026

Calling all coaches!

The Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher, is back again for 2026. This year’s program features two webinars designed to help you become a better coach for your athletes.

October 13 - Unified Sports Coaching
October 15 - Coaching Youth Sport Athletes

Register now: https://brnw.ch/21x60OR

09/28/2026

09/27/2026

Time has always been a tough thing to balance for Warith Al Sheibany.

Special Olympics has taught him that even through the smallest efforts with the time he does have, the impact he can make in his community is huge.

What's one tough thing you've faced? Share your story in the comments.

Special Olympics Oman | Special Olympics MENA

09/27/2026

At the 11th Special Olympics MENA Youth Leadership Summit, Muhamed shared how swimming has boosted his confidence, helped him form meaningful connections, and given him a true sense of belonging.

When we make room for every athlete to shine, we discover how much they have to offer the world.

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x5Zz9

09/26/2026

09/26/2026

We're continuing the Family Health & Fitness Day celebration by sharing activities to help your family stay healthy, active, and connected! 🎉

Members of the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 shared one of their families’ favorite ways to prioritize health and wellness together.

Scroll through for inspiration and discover activities your family can enjoy together!
Special Olympics Africa | Special Olympics Asia Pacific | Special Olympics Europe Eurasia | Special Olympics MENA | Olimpiadas Especiales | Special Olympics North America

09/26/2026

Today is Family Health & Fitness Day! 💪❤️

What does staying healthy and active look like in your family? We asked the members of the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 (𝗚𝗙𝗟𝗖) to share one of their family’s favorite ways to stay healthy and active together.

From swimming and eating fruits and vegetables to hiking outdoors, family health and fitness can look different for everyone.

Swipe through to hear from the GFLC and discover fun activities you and your family can do together to celebrate Family Health & Fitness Day! ⭐️

Special Olympics Africa | Special Olympics Asia Pacific | Special Olympics MENA | Special Olympics Europe Eurasia | Olimpiadas Especiales | Special Olympics North America

09/26/2026

Happy Family Health and Fitness Day! 💪

Check out how Special Olympics East Asia is encouraging families to move together through Special Olympics Structural Fitness.

During a Family Health Education Workshop, Special Olympics Health Messengers led fitness demonstrations and helped promote healthy habits through the power of family and community!

How is your family staying active today? Comment below! 👇

09/25/2026

What a night at the Topgolf Unified Fore Joy ProAm!

Hosted by Special Olympics Virginia and our global partners Brightspot, Special Olympics CEO David Evangelista and Global Ambassador Victoria Arlen joined athletes, supporters, businesses, and fans to celebrate the power of inclusion and partnership.

Want to be part of the impact? Head to your local Topgolf and find out about the many ways in which you can support! You could pick up a red glove, attend a Tip-A-Cop, purchase a torch run icon, sponsor a ProAm as a business, or even volunteer with your local Special Olympics Topgolf program.

Every contribution helps create more opportunities for Special Olympics athletes to shine on and off the field of play.

09/25/2026

New publication alert! 💡

A new Special Olympics paper published in the American Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities explores the inclusive development of Project ALL STAR, a first-of-its-kind longitudinal health evaluation of Special Olympics athletes.

The paper highlights:
⚪️ The meaningful inclusion of Athlete and Scientific Advisory Boards.
⚪ Lessons learned from building an inclusive, community-based evaluation.

By bringing together athletes, Special Olympics Programs, and researchers, Project ALL STAR is helping build an inclusive approach to health evaluation that reflects athletes’ experiences and strengthens our understanding of athlete health.

🔗 Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21x5Y91

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