Paraguay, a leader in inclusion
Last minuteOctober 2, 2024Luis Ramírez, Minister of Education and Culture, ParaguayCesar Ramírez, Minister of Sports, ParaguayClaudia EcheverryPresident and Director of Special Olympics Latin AmericaParaguay plays a pivotal role in inclusion in the region. As a demonstration of this...
The Special Olympics athlete leads with passion, offering his services as an independent provider
In January 2024, after five months of hard work, Antron “Gus” Williams earned his non-medical independent transportation provider license, something he is very proud of. To Williams' knowledge, he is the first Special Olympics athlete to receive this...
In memory of Dikembe Mutombo
With heavy hearts, the global Special Olympics community remembers the empowering legacy he left behind Dikembe Mutomboa long-time supporter and advocate for the rights of people with intellectual disabilities. A basketball standout and eight-time NBA All-Star, Mutombo became...
MATP is making waves with Special Olympics MENA
The SOMENA MATP Coach event was held in Kuwait from September 6-10, 2024. The event brought together nine Special Olympics programs from around the world. Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.including participants from Bahrain, Egypt, Lebanon, Oman,...
Patrice Jeter
With more than 100 medals from Special Olympics, Patrice Jeter He is an accomplished athlete. From bocce to bowling, cheerleading, figure skating and gymnastics, she proudly displays medals from every sport, and every victory, on...
Do you need an elevator? Tim Shriver’s first podcast with Special Olympics Global Ambassador...
And about his efforts to face the hardships and burdens of daily life, the President of Special Olympics Tim Shriver Presents his new podcast, Do you need an elevator?To reveal the good in each of...