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Special Olympics Indiana touches the lives of more than 11,000 athletes and volunteers across the state.

Imagine how many inspirational stories remain untold.

To keep the media, as well as athletes, coaches, volunteers, friends and family well informed, Special Olympics Indiana offers online news and media resources. This includes inspirational stories, press releases, logos and an events calendar of upcoming competitions and fundraisers.

For media inquiries and questions about Special Olympics Indiana, e-mail Lynn Enterline, Manager of Communications, or call her at 317-328-2008.

Recent News

2012 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Games To Feature More Than 1,700 Participants And State Championships In Seven Sports

Brebeuf Jesuit to Host Respect Rally and World Record Attempt on Saturday

INDIANAPOLIS – Special Olympics Indiana will host EKS Games, its largest Indianapolis-based event, on Saturday- Sunday, Sept. 15-16, 2012. The 2012 EKS Games feature state competitions for fall sports at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (2801 West 86th St., Indianapolis), Pebble Brook Golf Club (3110 Westfield… Read more

Special Olympics Indiana’s 2012 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Games To Begin With Equestrian Championships In Hendricks County

110 riders to compete at Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Complex on Sept. 7-8

INDIANAPOLIS – Special Olympics Indiana will host the second annual Eunice Kennedy Shriver (EKS) Games on Friday-Saturday, Sept. 7-8, and Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 15-16, 2012. This event begins with the equestrian championships at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Complex… Read more

More Than 1,000 People Slated For Giant Tug-Of-War Contest With Boeing 757 Aircraft

11th Anniversary of FedEx Plane Pull Challenge features first-ever basketball tournament

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 1,000 people are scheduled to show their support for Special Olympics Indiana by pulling a FedEx Boeing 757 aircraft weighing more than 80 tons as part of the 11th annual FedEx Plane Pull® Challenge. The event, which generates funds for Special Olympics Indiana by pitting… Read more

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