Latest Updates Around The World
Organizers of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles on Tuesday named six stadiums across the United States that will host matches in the men’s and women’s Olympic soccer tournaments, expanding the competitive footprint far beyond Southern California. LA28 said group stage and knockout matches will be played in New York, Columbus, Nashville, St. Louis, […]
It was a long-overdue sunny day at Bill Hughes Park in Rocklin, California Special Olympics Northern California athlete Bud Hawley sat ready to be interviewed. Despite the relaxed atmosphere, time was short as other athletes trickled into the park football excercise. Hawley has only been with the team for a short time, but has already […]
The chairman of UK Sport has called on the BBC to show more of Team GB’s “fantastic athletes” between the Olympics, saying there is a huge public need for more coverage on free-to-air television. Nick Webborn said he expected millions of people to tune in to the BBC’s coverage of Milan Cortina 2026, which starts […]
Charita Boseman celebrates the announcement of the 2030 Special Olympics USA Games in Cleveland, also her hometown. As Special Olympics celebrates Black History Month, we’re spotlighting some of our employees to learn more about their journeys with Special Olympics and share insights about what the month means to them. Charita Boseman has been part of […]
Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the Men’s T20 World Cup could impact India’s 2036 Olympic bid amid concerns at the International Olympic Committee over the possible politicization of the sport. Bangladesh pulled out of next month’s tournament last weekend after the International Cricket Council rejected a request to move their group matches from India to co-host Sri […]
[Washington, DC – 30 January 2026] – Special Olympics International has appointed Sven Albrecht as Regional President and Managing Director of the Europe Eurasia region, effective April 1, 2026. Albrecht will provide strategic direction and oversight of program activities in 58 countries in Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia. “Sven’s experience in […]
Henrik Kristoffersen led a Norwegian 1-2 in the Schladming night slalom on Wednesday (28 January), the last FIS Men’s Alpine Skiing World Cup before the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. In front of a crowd of around 50,000 fans, the two-time Olympic medalist achieved his fifth victory on the demanding Planai course – and the […]
The Bhutanese Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Special Olympic Games Bhutan (SOB) on December 21, 2025. This marks an important milestone in the MoESD’s commitment to expand inclusive sports within its education system and strengthen inclusive education for students with and without intellectual and developmental […]
Latest updates on injured NBA stars Nikola Jokić (Denver Nuggets) Injury: hyperextension of the left kneeStatus: Out since December 29 Nikola Jokic suffered his injury on December 29 against the Miami Heat. A postponed game in Memphis may be the only thing that saves the center’s MVP credentials. With the 65-game threshold set by the […]
