Special Olympics has issued a powerful global call to action, warning that the world is facing a critical shortage of teachers that threatens the future of millions of students, especially learners with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). UNESCO estimates the world
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The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity has announced an US$11 million grant to the Abu Dhabi-based Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education to significantly expand its Unified Champion Schools (UCS) initiative, a transformative program that advances social inclusion for youth with and without intellectual disabilities. The grant will support the
In boost to Olympic broadcasting The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Comcast NBCUniversal have signed a new, game-changing partnership that will last over a decade and completely transform fans’ experiences of the Olympic Games. The deal, which has been approved by the IOC Executive Board (EB), signifies the evolution of the long-standing collaboration
Ahead of the Opening Ceremony One week before the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games (August 28-September 8, 2024) commences, ticket sales have soared beyond 1.75 million. Since the start of the Olympic Games, more than 700,000 tickets have been sold – over 144 countries represented among ticket buyers – and many sessions are nearing total capacity. […]
40+ Olympic athletes test positive With Europe experiencing a new wave of Covid-19 cases this summer, a new study by WHO/Europe has underscored the crucial role of vaccines in combating the pandemic. Published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, the study reveals that Covid-19 vaccines have significantly reduced deaths across the European region, saving over 1.6 […]
Organisers ensure unprecedented accessibility As Paris gears up to host the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, accessibility has taken centre stage. Organisers are implementing various initiatives to ensure an inclusive experience for all attendees, especially those with disabilities. Paris 2024 has introduced a unified real-time ticketing platform designed for people with
The release is on July 25, 2024 Paris 2024, in collaboration with acclaimed illustrator Ugo Gattoni, is set to captivate art enthusiasts and Olympic fans with a unique ‘Celebration Edition’ of its iconic posters, marking a continuation of their successful partnership. Following the overwhelming reception of the original designs, this limited edition, titled the
Paris 2024 Olympics Begins On July 26 In a poignant ceremony steeped in history and symbolism, the Olympic flame for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics was lit at the birthplace of the ancient Games in Olympia, Greece. The Olympic Games Paris 2024 begin on July 26 and will continue until August 11. The Paralympic Games […]
Carrier Is Official Airline Of Team USA Delta Air Lines unveiled a one-of-a-kind custom Airbus A350 Team USA livery in Toulouse, France, on May 2. The unique design, a testament to Delta’s role as the official airline of Team USA, commemorates the airline’s eight-year partnership with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, set to […]
Fresh insights unveiled today by Amadeus, a prominent technology ally for the worldwide travel sector, shed light on the escalating traveler interest in anticipation of the Summer Games. Six months ahead of the Olympics taking place in Paris in 2024, flight searches to France for the dates just before and after the games – from […]



















