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Join our athletes leading the #InclusionRevolution and help us build a more inclusive world.

Non-Governmental & Nonprofit Organization Washington, DCjointherevolution.orgBorn July 20Joined January 2009

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Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

@SOWG_Berlin2023

The World Games #Berlin2023 are more than just sports. The Cultural Program officially kicked off today at

@humboldtforum

with the "Special Olympics Portrait Project" exhibition. Learn more: berlin2023.org/en/news/start- #SpecialOlympicsWorldGames #UnbeatableTogether

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Our Cultural Program has officially started

The Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 are more than sports: Our Cultural Program includes over 120 inclusive offers from the Berlin cultural sector. The official opening took place today at...

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David Marianne,

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athlete is collecting local water to bring to the

@SOWG_Berlin2023

. Along with the other 189 delegations, the water will be poured into the Olympic River at the Opening Ceremony to represent the unity of the #InclusionRevolution.

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ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! 🙌 Join millions of people around the world in watching the Opening Ceremony of the

@SOWG_Berlin2023

! Coverage will begin on June 17th from 3-6 pm EST on

@ABCNetwork

. Outside the US, be sure to check your local listings. #UnbeatableTogether #ChooseToInclude

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Special Olympics USA

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We’ll see you soon, Berlin! Our delegation is coming together from all across the US today for a sendoff to the

@SOWG_Berlin2023

. Stay tuned for updates! #Cheer4USA

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Special Olympics Europe Eurasia

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🌟 7 DAYS TO GO! 🌟 Get ready for an exciting week of inclusivity, unity, and breathtaking achievements. See you in Berlin! 🏅🎉 #CelebrateTheExceptional #UnbeatableTogether #InclusionRevolution #ChooseToInclude #Berlin2023

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Jun 9

As an additional program to the traditional

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Final Leg, Host Towns across Germany will celebrate their own Torch Run together with the international delegations on 13 June. 🔥 On this "Inclusion Day", almost 100 torches will shine brightly throughout Germany. 🤩… Show more

This year's 🌍 Global Youth Leadership Summit is "for youth by the youth." Our first-ever Global Youth Leadership Council. Meet

@SO_Africa

Isatou & Godspower. Follow this link to the full video ➡️ fal.cn/3yXX6 #ActivatingTogether #UnbeatableTogether

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Jun 8

Experience sports from a different perspective and be part of the world's largest inclusive sports event - the

@SOWG_Berlin2023

! Get your tickets now: fal.cn/3yW9Y! 🎟️ #SpecialOlympicsWorldGames

The

are just over a week away. We wanted to share another video from

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athlete Mantsi Thaganyane collecting water that will be poured into the Olympic River to represent the unity of all participants. #UnbeatableTogether #Berlin2023.

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Jun 8

Charlie is a Special Olympics powerlifter who hoped that- with dedication and training- he might someday compete in the World Games. Now his dreams are coming true- at the

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! #CheersForChampions by signing the Inclusion Pledge ↪️ fal.cn/3yVKM #Berlin2023

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LETR

@LETRforSO

Jun 8

The Flame of Hope is on its way to the

@SOWG_Berlin2023

! We are excited to see

@SpecialOlympics

athletes from across the 🌎 #UnbeatableTogether #Berlin2023 #Letrforso

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SONA

@SONorthAmerica

Jun 7

Today we celebrate the power of putting one foot in front of the other and the joy that running brings to

@SpecialOlympics

athletes around the world. Happy #GlobalRunningDay! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

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latest #AgentsofInclusion as he talks about the power of the "Special Olympics family" and its meaning to

@SpOlympicsMA

athlete James Day Keith. Many of you know him as Jimmy 🏀 🎬. Follow this 🔗 fal.cn/3yTPi #ChooseToInclude

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Jun 7

The Flame of Hope was lit in Athens, Greece, today beginning its journey to the

@SOWG_Berlin2023

games. The

@LETRforSO

Final Leg Team will attend over 16 community celebrations prior to delivering the flame to the Opening Ceremony on June 17th. #Berlin2023 #UnbeatableTogether

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Jun 7

Watch the Flame of Hope Lighting Ceremony for the

@SOWG_Berlin2023

live 430am est youtube.com/watch?v=qNumOT #UnbeatableTogether #Berlin2023

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Jun 6

💪⚾️ This is the #InclusionRevolution. This group of Horned Frogs fans is swinging for the fences to help support

@SOIndiana

. So far, they have raised over $25k.

@IndStAthletics

thank you for your continued support of Special Olympics

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Jun 5

Please join us at the LDC and donate to Indiana Special Olympics. Nothing can replace hosting a super regional, but we sure can help support our next foes in a different way. Click link & and donate, gang. #FrogsForSycs support.specialolympics.org/a/indiana?ms=I

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Jun 6

Three Special Olympics health and fitness videos have been named as finalists for the 2023

@SharecareInc

Awards. The award for each category is determined by the entry that receives the most votes. Vote now through June 16th ✅ ➡️ fal.cn/3yRX5 #InclusiveHealth

Wishing

superstar

a high-flying Birthday! Thank you for being a Champion Ambassador for the #InclusionRevolution💪

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Jun 5

During the Parade of Athletes, each delegation will bring a vessel of water from their home country to pour into the Olympic River to represent the unity of all participants of the

@SOWG_Berlin2023

. Today's video features Special Olympics Jordan athlete Yazan Eid uniting the… Show more

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Karen Messme, one of

's youngest athletes, is galloping 🏇 her way to the

@SOWG_Berlin2023

! She was born 3 months early with a hole in her heart. Yet, even then, Karen seemed determined to reach her goals. 📖 ➡️ fal.cn/3yNWw #CheersForChampions

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Beating the Odds: Meet Karen

One of Team Australia’s youngest athletes, 16-year-old Karen Messmer has overcome much adversity already. She was born nearly three months early, weighing in about 1 lb, 13 oz. She also had a hole in...

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Jun 3

Download the official 🟣

@SOWG_Berlin2023

🟣 app now! 📲 👉 All information on #Berlin2023 at your fingertips 🗓 Competition schedules and results 🥇 News and timetables ✍️ Save your favorite sports, athletes and venues Learn more 📩 fal.cn/3yN6y #UnbeatableTogether

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Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

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Jun 2

The

@bluemangroupber

will take the stage at the Opening Ceremony of #Berlin2023! Brace yourself for a BLUE-tiful performance at

@Oly_Berlin

on 17 June! ▶ Tickets: berlin2023.org/opening-ceremo… Photo: Sascha Radke/

@StageGermany

#BlueManGroup #UnbeatableTogether

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Jun 1

📸 Throwback Thursday to the Flame Lighting for the 2019 Special Olympics World Games. In less than a week, the Flame of Hope for the

@SOWG_Berlin2023

will be lit at Zappeion Palace, the birthplace of the Olympics. 📖 ➡️ fal.cn/3yJL7 #Berlin2023 #UnbeatableTogether

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Jun 1

Li Xiang's doctors had low expectations for a child with Down syndrome. But he's worked hard to become a multi-talented, multi-sport athlete, who shows everyone his skills and leadership qualities. #CheersForChampions as he returns to global competition at the

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Jun 1

Make sure you download the

@SOWG_Berlin2023

App to stay informed about all the events and competitions surrounding the games. #Berlin2023 #UnbeatableTogether

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Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

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Jun 1

Download our official #Berlin2023 Games App now! Learn more: berlin2023.org/en/news/get-ou

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Special Olympics Europe Eurasia

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Jun 1

A Special Olympics football demonstration match took place at the Europa League Fan Festival in Budapest! 🎉⚽️ This event showcased the talents and spirit of the Hungarian teams as they prepare for Berlin 2023! 🌍✨ #InclusionRevolution #RESPECT 📷 eM. György Soós

Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 and 2 others

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Special Olympics Europe Eurasia

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May 31

We are thrilled to present the third video of our #PlayUnified series! 🌟 In this captivating episode, we take a deep dive into the three different models that make Unified Sports so unique. #CelebrateTheExceptional #InclusionRevolution

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Join

for the latest #AgentsOfInclusion🎙️ podcast as

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Administrative Assistant & Athlete Leadership Specialist Mary-Ellen Powers shares how the power of words can change people's lives. 🔗🎧 fal.cn/3yHLZ #ChooseToInclude

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May 31

Hundreds of Caribbean SO athletes will compete at Berlin 2023 thanks to the leadership and long-standing commitment of Digicel Group. #InclusionRevolution ✍️ SOEE President David Evangelista

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Digicel's support of 'special' athletics emblematic of corporate heart and soul - Jamaica Observer

Throughout Jamaica and the Caribbean hundreds of athletes with intellectual disabilities are training hard as they look to represent their families and nations at the largest global sporting and h...

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The

17 – 25 June is 🌻friendly! Athletes with and without intellectual disabilities will compete in a range of Olympic-type sports, including athletics, powerlifting, judo and futsal. Get your 🌻lanyard bit.ly/2Hn4AnY #Berlin2023

@SOGreatBritain

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Special Olympics Bharat

@SOlympicsBharat

May 28

It doesn't get bigger than this! 🌟 We are beyond grateful as the legendary Mr. Amitabh Bachchan himself extends his best wishes to our Special Olympics Bharat athletes for the upcoming World Summer Games in Berlin. #BestofLuckBharat #BolBharat #Cheer4India #ThrivingTogether

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This year's 🌍 Global Youth Leadership Summit is "for youth by the youth." Our first-ever Global Youth Leadership Council. Meet

@OEamericalatina

representatives Mildred and Daniela. Follow this link to the video ➡️ fal.cn/3yEjJ #ActivatingTogether #UnbeatableTogether

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May 29

Special Olympics Young Athletes, allows children to learn and practice the many cognitive, social, and motor skills they are developing in an inclusive environment. Children are set up for future success in school, sports, and life. ↪️ fal.cn/3yD2x #ChooseToInclude

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May 27

📍Chalatenango, El Salvador. Stay tuned as Special Olympics International staff are joining

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and

@OLIMPIADAS_EE

for the week and will be featuring Amy and Gaby, a Unified pair who are working hard to spread inclusion throughout the country. #InclusionRevolution

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May 26

In part 3 of our 4-part series for National Physical Fitness & Sports month, we will hear from Banele Makhonco,

@SO_SouthAfrica

athlete and coach- “My fitness is my health and my health is being active and living healthy. If am not fit; then I am not healthy!” #InclusiveHealth

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May 26

This year's 🌍 Global Youth Leadership Summit is "for youth by the youth." Our first-ever Global Youth Leadership Council. Meet

@soeuropeeurasia

representatives Marca and Anca. Follow this link to the full video ➡️ fal.cn/3yz2n #ActivatingTogether #UnbeatableTogether

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May 25

📸Throwback Thursday to the Parade of Athletes at the 2017 World Games Opening Ceremony in Austria. Are you ready for the

@SOWG_Berlin2023

? For more information ➡️ fal.cn/3yxE6 #Berlin2023 #UnbeatableTogether

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is proud to partner with the United Nations as part of our shared commitment to achieving the

@UN

Sustainable Development Goals on behalf of all individuals with intellectual disabilities. (1/2)

For the first time, Ablaye is taking his sports skills to the

@SOWG_Berlin2023

! He was once stigmatized in his community due to his intellectual disability, but now he has become a role model for all. Share his story with the hashtag #CheersForChampions! #UnbeatableTogether

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