One of the most amazing things about Special Olympics World Games is to watch athletes from countries and cultures all around the world overcome language barriers. Speed skating athlete Jannai Kennedy from Virginia understood communication challenges long before she came to the Republic of Korea. Jannai was born deaf. Her interaction with athletes from other [...]
Photo Gallery
Team announcements
-
Next Stop for S.O. Team USA: L.A. in 2015
March 1, 2013
Los Angeles, California will host the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games, July 24 – August 2. This will be the next time Special Olympics Team USA will assemble: athletes from throughout the United States will compete in 21 summer sports and 3 exhibition sports. Stats: 7,000 Special Olympics athletes from 170 nations 170 Countries [...]
-
2013 World Winter Games Complete
February 14, 2013
The 2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games are complete. The entire Team is home safely, carrying their new medals, ribbons and smiles. It was an amazing experience and the United States should be extremely proud of their Special Olympics USA delegation. Below you will find a list of important links from the Games. Special Olympics [...]
Recent News
-
Next Stop for S.O. Team USA: L.A. in 2015
March 1, 2013
Los Angeles, California will host the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games, July 24 – August 2. This will be the next time Special Olympics Team USA will assemble: athletes from throughout the United States will compete in 21 summer sports and 3 exhibition sports. Stats: 7,000 Special Olympics athletes from 170 nations 170 Countries [...]
-
Republic of Korea Hall Family Reunion
February 14, 2013
Part I The Team’s Host Town activities included a visit to the United States Forces in Korea Yongsan base in Seoul. The visit was extra special for one Special Olympics Team USA athlete, whose brother is stationed at the base. View the amazing story of their reunion between Tonya Hall and her brother, half a world [...]
