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Special Olympics offers training and competition opportunities in 30 Olympic-type sports for athletes 8 years or older.  For children with intellectual disabilities ages 2 through 7, Special Olympics provides a Young Athletes Program. Special Olympics coaches have a unique opportunity to work with athletes in competitive situations to assist in their training for life. As a grass-roots organization, Special Olympics relies on volunteers at all levels of the movement to ensure that every athlete is offered a quality sports training and competition experience. Individual donors, corporate partners and many others make it possible for Special Olympics to offer children and adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy through participation in the program.
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FIBA Europe endorses fifth annual Special Olympics European Basketball Week
14 November 2008

RSM McGladrey Tees Up Support for Special Olympics as the Official Charity of The PGA McGladrey Team Championship
20 October 2008

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Honored as First-Ever Recipient of McAuley Medal from Ireland’s Mary Immaculate College
3 October 2008

Special Olympics Received $4.4 million in Funding from U.S Department of Education to Support Youth Initiatives
18 September 2008

Special Olympics South Africa Hosts FIFA Football for Hope Soccer Week
15 September 2008

Disability Language Guidelines - Tip Sheet
3 September 2008

Special Olympics Renews Partnership with Mattel, Inc. and the Mattel Children’s Foundation
20 August 2008

Coalition of National Disability Organizations in Protest Against Dreamworks' "Tropic Thunder"
11 August 2008

New National Coaching Report Stresses Importance of Qualified Coaches for Every Athlete
6 August 2008

Special Olympics South Africa and the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund Team Up
24 July 2008

House Majority Leader and Members of Congress Surprise Special Olympics Chairman at 40th Anniversary Luncheon
17 July 2008

Special Olympics Celebrates 40 Years of Changing the Lives of People with Intellectual Disabilities through the Power of Sport
15 July 2008

A Healthier Tasty Treat launches for a Good Cause; Try a Lovin' Scoopful
8 July 2008

Family Forum and Healthy Athletes Featured at 1st Special Olympics Pan-American Tennis Tournament
7 July 2008

Final Ceremony is a Warm-Up for the Coming Tournament in Mexico
6 July 2008

Hundreds of Young People Gather for Schools and Youth Forum at Pan-American Tennis Tournament
4 July 2008

Athletes and Guests Share Sports Experience at Pan-American Tennis Tournament
4 July 2008

COSAT, COTECC and Special Olympics Latin America Renew Agreement
3 July 2008

Inspiring Ceremony Opens First Special Olympics Pan-American Tennis Tournament
2 July 2008

MAJOR LEAGUE LACROSSE and NEW BALANCE Team Up to Support Special Olympics
1 July 2008

Top NBA Draft Prospects to Host NBA Cares Clinic with Special Olympics Athletes at John Jay College
25 June 2008

Special Olympics South Africa 2008 National Winter Games
3 June 2008

Safeway's April Promotion to Benefit Individuals with Disabilities Raises $8.1 Million for Special Olympics and Easter Seals
3 June 2008

2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games Venues Announced
3 June 2008

Special Olympics Honors Supporters who Contributed to the Success of the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, China
22 May 2008

Special Olympics Global Headquarters Announces J. Brady Lum as President & Chief Operating Officer
20 May 2008

Coca-Cola Renews Global Sponsorship of Special Olympics
20 May 2008

Tournament in Turkey to showcase how basketball creates awareness about the abilities of players with intellectual disabilities
14 May 2008

Be Inspired — Igniting the Special Olympics Spirit
14 May 2008

Krispy Kreme and Law Enforcement Officers Team Up Again for Special Olympics
29 April 2008

Eighth Special Olympics European Football Week emphasizes community-based initiatives
22 April 2008

NBA Great Sam Perkins Launches Basketball Program for Special Olympics in Senegal
17 April 2008

Special Olympics South Africa and the PGA of South Africa join forces to promote golf among people with intellectual disabilities
14 April 2008

SAFEWAY CELEBRATES 20 Years of Support for People with Disabilities and Announces New Partnership with Special Olympics to Expand Reach
3 April 2008

Special Olympics Welcomes Eunice Kennedy Shriver Fellows
28 March 2008

Eunice Kennedy Shriver Honored by 110th United States Congress
3 March 2008

The Vodafone Group Foundation makes commitment to support Special Olympics Unified Sports® projects
21 February 2008

Sunkist Growers Celebrate Brand's 100 Years
20 February 2008

Athens will host the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games
14 February 2008

Special Olympics International Board of Directors Announces New Members
13 February 2008

One Year Out, Countdown Begins for 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Boise, Idaho
8 February 2008

Special Olympics International Board of Directors Honored for their Outstanding Work for People with Intellectual Disabilities
4 February 2008

Inaugural Special Olympics USA National Games Named Best New Sports Event in 2006 by SportsTravel Magazine
8 November 2007

FIBA Europe Endorses Fourth Annual Special Olympics European Basketball Week
8 November 2007

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