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Over 8,000 fans packed Ottawa's TD Place arena for a women's hockey Pride celebration that broke attendance records while the home team secured a crucial playoff win. The game became a powerful display of community unity and authentic self-expression.
A special education teacher will run the Manchester Marathon in a traditional saree, attempting to break a world record while showing women they can exercise in whatever makes them comfortable. Madhusmita Jena needs to finish in under 3 hours and 50 minutes to claim the title.
A world champion wheelchair basketball player couldn't take PE in school because the curriculum required four sports. Now she's helping change the system so other disabled kids won't face the same barriers.
Over 3,000 athletes with disabilities competed in Nigeria's 3rd National Para Games, with Enugu State dominating the competition. The event showcased the growing strength of inclusive sports across the nation.
Nearly 5 million children and adults with intellectual disabilities compete in over 30 sports through Special Olympics programs active in 177 countries. What started as a backyard summer camp in 1962 has grown into the world's largest sports organization for people with disabilities, breaking records and building communities along the way.
Eight Nigerian wheelchair basketball athletes are competing in Angola this week for a chance to represent their country at the Commonwealth Games. The team's journey highlights Nigeria's growing commitment to inclusive sports and para-athlete excellence.
Two-time Paralympic champion Sumit Antil and fellow Indian athletes dominated their home turf at the New Delhi 2026 Grand Prix, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead. The historic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium welcomed 257 athletes from eight countries for three days of inspiring competition.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Torch Relay is traveling across Italy, bringing communities together through inclusive celebrations and inspiring stories of athletic excellence. The flame will unite all routes on March 3rd before igniting the Opening Ceremony on March 6th in Verona.
Richard Whitehead, who made history completing 100 marathons as a double amputee in 2025, is returning to Malta's iconic race. The two-time Paralympic gold medalist represents how far inclusive sport has come.
While 47 out LGBTQ+ athletes compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics, thousands more will gather this summer for the Gay Games in València, Spain. Since 1982, this global event has celebrated inclusion over exclusion, welcoming athletes of all identities to compete in everything from track and field to dragon boating.
World number two Eniola Bolaji is leading Nigeria's three-athlete team to the Para-Badminton World Championships, fresh off a commanding gold medal win in Egypt. The Paralympic bronze medallist and her teammates are riding high after intensive training and strong government backing.
The Milan Cortina Winter Olympics just made history with the most spread-out Games ever, featuring opening ceremonies in four different locations and two Olympic cauldrons burning 400 kilometers apart. Athletes chose to march where their sports actually happen instead of trekking hours to a football stadium.
Dozens of Eversource employees volunteered their time to help prepare for the upcoming Special Olympics Winter Games. Their behind-the-scenes work ensures athletes can focus on competing and celebrating their achievements.