Be a fan of empowerment, Read the Story of Athlete Mohammad Yasir from Pakistan.
Mohammad Yaisr from Pakistan is 25 years and born in a poor family with multiple disabilities.
Unable to walk or speak clearly. His family had no hope. People made fun of him. Once he joined Special Olympics Pakistan has luck changed. After regular training his health & speech improved. He made friends & gained confidence.
Be a fan of dignity, read the story of Coach Tela Mohammad Baraki from Afghanistan.
Mr. Baraki was born in Khalai Ahmad Khan Kabul Province in 1957. He started his schooling at the age of 7, at the same time he joined a wrestling club in Khalai Ahmad Khan. He was also a member of football club in his school. He has graduated his high school in 1976 and joined Physical education institute of Kabul. He joined Physical education institute’s Wrestling team as well as Floor hockey club in the institute. After his graduation Mr. Baraki was selected as a national team member of Afghanistan Hockey Team. He has participated in several National and international events. In the year 1977 he participated in Nehru Cup at India.
Prime Minister of New Zealand Mr. John Key launches Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Programme
(Wellington) – On 29 March 2010, the New Zealand Prime Minister the Honourable John Key officially launched Special Olympics New Zealand’s nation-wide Athlete Leadership Programme and the ten athletes from throughout New Zealand who make up the inaugural class of Global Messengers were introduced at an event at the New Zealand Parliament.
HRH Princess Fadzillah Opens Special Olympics Brunei Darussalam 5th National Games
Friday, March 19, 2010
GUEST OF HONOUR, Her Royal Highness Princess Fadzilah Lubabul Bulqiah, graced the Balapan Track and Field in Berakas for the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Brunei Darussalam (SOBD) 5th National Games
Held over three days, the games featured 200 special athletes compete in five games, track and field, Bocce, football, bowling and Young Athletes (Aged 8 and below).
Oceania Football Confederation signs deal with Special Olympics
The signing ceremony took place in the presence of Ministers of Sport from 11 Pacific Island nations who were hosted by OFC at the TelstraClear Pacific Centre in Manukau during the inaugural Pacific Youth and Sports Conference 2010.
OFC President Reynald Temarii says he sees symmetry in the values, goals and aims of OFC and Special Olympics.
Special Olympics Samoa: Jumping hurdles even before the start of the race.
Between the 24th and 28th February 2010, Mike Goodacre, Regional Sports Director Asia Pacific, paid a visit to the scenic settings of the Independent State of Samoa. Welcomed by Kristen Tauiliili, National Director and Tai Tauliili, National Sports Director, between 24th and 25th he was taken around some schools and training centers and witnessed Bocce & Athletics training sessions.
Special Olympics Thailand conducts Athlete Leadership Training
Special Olympics Thailand trained 36 athletes from all over Thailand to become Athlete Leaders. This was the first of its kind training session where Athletes were trained to become volunteer leaders. These athletes have already undergone Speech & Governance training under previous Athlete Leadership Programs.
Special Olympics Bharat gathers more than 625,000 signatures supporting the ban of the word “Retard”
The Signature Campaign is SO Bharat’s endeavor to delete the r-word or its equivalent in any Indian language while addressing intellectually disabled persons. Special Olympics Bharat hopes to bring dignity and respect to this amazing community and also sensitize the mainstream community to their needs while promoting Special Olympics and our amazing athletes.
Special Olympics Philippines Organized National Competitions for Bocce and Athletics.
In February, 128 athletes representing nine (9) Special Olympics sub-chapters, participated in the unified Bocce competitions in the double and team events. Ninety nine volunteers assisted the athletes during the 2 day event held on February 24-25, 2010 at the Amoranto Sports Stadium in Quezon City.
Last March 11-12, 2010, 92 athletes from (7) seven sub-chapters representing the 3 major island regions of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Events covered the 100, 200, 400 meter relay track events as well as the standing long jump and the shot put competitions.
Special Olympics Bharat organizes National Championship for Athletics
Over 700 athletes from 23 states participated in Special Olympics Bharat National Championship for athletics in month of January 2010 in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. The athletes participated in 26 Track & Field events during the seven day programs.
This championship was organized by Andhra Pradesh Chapter and showcased best teamwork and support received from the Rural Development Trust, District Collecto rate, Department of Disabled Welfare, Municipal Corporation, Anantapur.
Special Olympics Nippon launches new fundraising campaign
SON (Special Olympics Nippon) has started a new fund raising campaign called Yell -Bokin since Friday, February 05, 2010. The purpose is to send hearty yells out to each of 7,434 athletes currently participating in SON.
Launch of 2010 Special Olympics International Master Plan
We are pleased to provide you the final version of our 2010 Master Plan, outlining our strategies and goals for the current year. Our efforts now and into 2010 are guided by several strategic principles:
Urgency: We are driven by the great opportunity that Mrs. Shriver’s great legacy provides for us to extend the joy of sports and the power of unity to people all over the world. We acknowledge that the window of opportunity is short and fleeting.
In conjunction with their efforts on Capitol Hill, Special Olympics Chairman and CEO, Tim Shriver, and Best Buddies Founder and Chairman, Anthony Shriver, have announced an official annual day in honor of their mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, every fourth Saturday in September with the first this 25 September 2010.
Special Olympics World Summer Games ATHENS 2011 Logo/Emblem and Guidelines
Official Guidelines can be downloaded at the link, but here are a few reminders:
The emblem elements: The Symbol, radiant sun. The sun is the source of life that underlines the excellence and power of the athlete that takes part in the Games. Excellence is depicted in the olive branch and power in the spiral form in the center of the sun. The colors reflect the Greek landscape and project emotions like passion for life in the warm red, optimism in the orange, determination in the blue, freedom in the light blue and hope in the green.
COCA-COLA PARTNERS WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS TO HOST FIRST-EVER "UNITY CUP"
Football Match Showcasing Athletes With and Without Intellectual Disabilities To Be Played During 2010 FIFA World Cup™ South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – March 19, 2010 – Special Olympics athletes, playing alongside football legends and other celebrities, will compete in the inaugural match of the “Unity Cup” presented by Coca-Cola, on the same pitch that just hours later will host a FIFA World Cup™ match. The Coca-Cola Company, in partnership with Special Olympics, today announced details of the event which will take place at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on July 3, prior to a quarterfinal match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Special Olympics Sri Lanka conducts first ever Healthy Athletes – Medfest Program.
Thursday 11th March 2010 was a memorable day in the history of Special Olympics Sri Lanka. It was on this day that the first ever Healthy Athletes - MedFest Program in Sri Lanka was conducted.
The Medfest event was conducted at the General Hospital Kalutara, situated in the Kalutara District, Western Province of Sri Lanka about 50km away from Colombo
