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Cardiovascular Exercise is a Must for Athletes with IDD
Cardo is an essential part of the fitness puzzle and can be done from just about anywhere in the world.
Read MoreKey Legislative Bills Are Coming Up in Indiana Statehouse
The Indiana legislative session continues as committees work through legislation assigned to their committees.
Read MoreSpecial Olympics Indiana Travels To Washington for Capitol Hill Day
Hamilton County athlete Blake Buckner was in Washington this week to speak with a U.S. senator and U.S. House representatives as part of Special Olympics’ Capitol Hill Day.
Read MoreThe Benefits of Strength Training for Athletes with IDD
For athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), adding strength training into exercise routines offers numerous physical, psychological and social benefits.
Read MoreLongtime Volunteer Becky Walls Named Kosciusko County Woman of the Year
Former Kosciusko County Coordinator Becky Walls received the 2024 Woman of the Year award Thursday night at the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce’s 113th Annual Awards Dinner.
Read MoreDeKalb County Athlete Completes the 48.6-mile Dopey Challenge at Disneyworld
Brady Allen ran the Dopey Challenge – the most difficult test at the Walt Disney Marathon Weekend where runners complete four races on four consecutive days for a total distance of 48.6 miles.
Read MoreTeam Indiana Leadership Announced for 2026 USA Games
Special Olympics Indiana has announced the leadership team for Team Indiana as it prepares for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis.
Read MoreCarmel Names Street After Sky Simpson
Mayor Sue Finkam and the City of Carmel, Ind., honored Hamilton County athlete Sky Simpson by naming a street after him.
Read MoreTrain 4 Life Expands to 7 Cities in 2025
Special Olympics Indiana has expanded its Train 4 Life initiative, bringing its free fitness program designed for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) that includes partnerships with facilities in seven communities.
Read MoreTommy Sliva Gets a Golden Opportunity
Tommy Sliva is getting an opportunity to compete in the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Torino, Italy, a lifelong dream that took some time to become reality.
Read MoreIndianapolis Public Schools Joins Special Olympics Indiana as Marion County Program
Marion County-Indianapolis Public Schools is now a recognized county program and part of Special Olympics Indiana.
Read More2025 Winter Games Set to Take Place Jan. 12-14
Special Olympics Indiana’s 44th annual Winter Games are Jan. 12-14 at Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg. Hundreds of athletes from across the state will take part in three sports.
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