Assembly adopts resolution recognizing March 9, 2026 as California Special Olympics Day The California State Assembly unanimously adopted ACR 147 by voice vote after members praised Special Olympics programs and added 70 co-authors; the resolution designates March 9, 2026, as Special Olympics Day in California.

California is set to celebrate its first Special Olympics Day on March 9, 2026, thanks to a unanimous resolution adopted by the State Assembly!

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NikeSKIMS Puts Black Women Athletes In The Spotlight: Serena Williams, Sha’Carri Richardson Lead Bold New Campaign When powerhouse brands collide, culture takes notice. Nike and SKIMS have joined forces for a campaign that not only highlights innovation in… The post NikeSKIMS Puts Black Women Athletes In The Spotlight: Serena Williams, Sha’Carri Richardson Lead Bold New Campaign appeared first on Shine My Crown.

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West Haven City Council Approves Special Olympics Fee Waiver and Supervisor Union Contract City Council waives permitting fees for Special Olympics bocce tournament and approves union contract.

West Haven City Council is making waves with a financial surplus and a heartwarming fee waiver for the Special Olympics bocce competition!

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Legislator discusses support for Special Olympics training facilities in Guam Legislator expresses desire for improved training options for Guam's Special Olympians.

Guam's legislators are rallying for better training facilities for Special Olympics athletes, highlighting their incredible spirit and the community's need for inclusivity.

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Guam legislature approves Bill 6-30 transferring land to Special Olympics for training facility Bill 6-30 transfers land ownership to Special Olympics Guam for a permanent training hub.

The 38th Guam Legislature just took a monumental step to empower Special Olympics athletes by proposing a permanent training facility dedicated to their development and success.

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Alabama lawmaker believes high school athletes should be able to sign NIL deals If your child plays a high school sport, they could soon be signing a name, image, and likeness deal.

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Paralympic Namibia placed under interim board The Namibia National Paralympic Committee (NNPC) has an interim leadership for the next three months tasked with reviewing the body’s constitution and organising elections for a substantive executive. The term of office of the previous leadership lapsed in February. Daniel Trum, who will chair the six-member interim committee, says they will not fail in their duty to reform the NNPC. The committee also includes Yvone Hansen (vice-chairperson) from the Hardap region, Johanna Haufiku (treasurer) from Khomas, Pedro Nghishiwete (public relations officer) from Oshana, plus additional members Pandulo Sheehama of Khomas and Kavango West’s Johannes Matias. “We are going to work as a team to ensure that what is expected of us in this period, we have to do our level best. We are going to do exactly what is expected,” he says. As a former athlete, Trum says he understands what is at stake and that the well-being of the athlete must take precedence in the envisaged transformation of the NNPC. “There is nothing new for me in sport. I used to be an athlete myself some 20 years ago. We will start with the constitution, we need to study it. We will engage the relevant stakeholders to see which areas we need to amend, which format we will follow and which platform we are going to use and so on.” None of the interim committee members are eligible for election onto the executive. “We are not here to stay, we are here to do what we have to do and leave. We must do it well so that we assist the new leadership to chart a new path that will lead to prosperity for the movement,” Trum says. The interim committee already has a slippery slope to navigate regarding the issue of what to do with long-serving secretary general Michael Hamukwaya whose strong ties to the previous board and management style appear to be a thorny matter. “We said we are giving this responsibility to the interim committee, because he has a contract with the former executive,” Namibia Sports Commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya says. “His contract is still on, but there’s a challenge on that contract. That’s why we are giving [it to] this committee, because we don’t want to micromanage. “As it stands, he did not yet get a letter from the new body to tell him ‘you are no longer with us’. “They might need the service if it goes well. The post Paralympic Namibia placed under interim board appeared first on The Namibian.

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Paralympic Namibia placed under interim board The Namibia National Paralympic Committee (NNPC) has an interim leadership for the next three months tasked with reviewing the body’s constitution and organising elections for a substantive executive. The term of office of the previous leadership lapsed in February. Daniel Trum, who will chair the six-member interim committee, says they will not fail in their duty to reform the NNPC. The committee also includes Yvone Hansen (vice-chairperson) from the Hardap region, Johanna Haufiku (treasurer) from Khomas, Pedro Nghishiwete (public relations officer) from Oshana, plus additional members Pandulo Sheehama of Khomas and Kavango West’s Johannes Matias. “We are going to work as a team to ensure that what is expected of us in this period, we have to do our level best. We are going to do exactly what is expected,” he says. As a former athlete, Trum says he understands what is at stake and that the well-being of the athlete must take precedence in the envisaged transformation of the NNPC. “There is nothing new for me in sport. I used to be an athlete myself some 20 years ago. We will start with the constitution, we need to study it. We will engage the relevant stakeholders to see which areas we need to amend, which format we will follow and which platform we are going to use and so on.” None of the interim committee members are eligible for election onto the executive. “We are not here to stay, we are here to do what we have to do and leave. We must do it well so that we assist the new leadership to chart a new path that will lead to prosperity for the movement,” Trum says. The interim committee already has a slippery slope to navigate regarding the issue of what to do with long-serving secretary general Michael Hamukwaya whose strong ties to the previous board and management style appear to be a thorny matter. “We said we are giving this responsibility to the interim committee, because he has a contract with the former executive,” Namibia Sports Commission chief administrator Freddy Mwiya says. “His contract is still on, but there’s a challenge on that contract. That’s why we are giving [it to] this committee, because we don’t want to micromanage. “As it stands, he did not yet get a letter from the new body to tell him ‘you are no longer with us’. “They might need the service if it goes well. The post Paralympic Namibia placed under interim board appeared first on The Namibian.

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Yamile Sánchez Gains Support with Key Donation in Cuilápam See how Oax Sport supports athletes like Yamile Sánchez in Cuilápam through direct donations that provide gear and build opportunities. Learn more.

Every athlete deserves the right gear. Yamile’s new shoes were more than equipment—they were a sign that someone believes in her.

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Connecticut institutions required to adopt policies for student athlete compensation Connecticut mandates higher education institutions to update policies by January 1, 2022.

Connecticut is on the brink of a game-changing law that could revolutionize college athletics by allowing student athletes to profit from their own name, image, and likeness!

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Jefferson hosts 2nd annual Dragon's Fury Special Olympics with over 200 young athletes Athletes from ten schools participate in track, field, and inclusive activities at Special Olympics.

The 2nd annual Dragon's Fury Special Olympics at Jefferson High School brought together over 200 athletes from ten schools, creating a vibrant celebration of inclusivity and athletic spirit!

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