A Magical Muse: Samantha Roman’s Artistic Journey to the 2026 Summer Games
When you meet Samantha Roman, the first thing you notice is her radiant smile and the second is her boundless creativity. A proud Special Olympics ...
2019 World Games: March 16-18 Round-up
A pair of gold medals and a bronze highlighted Special Olympics Southern California's contribution to the U.S. team over the weekend as the 2019 Special Olympics World Games continues on ...
World Games Spotlight: Mark Hanson
Mark Hanson remembers growing up, watching the Olympic Summer and Winter Games on television, and even attending the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City with his family. Never did the ...
2019 World Games: Opening Ceremony and Looking Ahead
More than 7,500 athletes from 190 countries, including 215 athletes representing Special Olympics USA, marched into Zayed Sports City Stadium on Thursday for the Opening Ceremony of the 2019 Special ...
World Games Spotlight: Jonathan Pierce
By Julie Devine Special Olympics Southern California swimmer Jonathan Pierce is already making history and his Special Olympics World Games journey has only just begun. With Special Olympics as his ...
2019 World Games: How to Watch, and More
And they’re off! Six Special Olympics Southern California athletes have begun their trip to Abu Dhabi to represent Special Olympics USA at the 2019 World Games. The Games Opening Ceremony ...
INSIDE SOSC: 2019 Floor Hockey Championship Recap
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Kern County proved to be a tremendous host, as its athletes and coaches put on quite the performance Saturday at the Special Olympics Southern California Floor Hockey ...
Mike Higgins: 2019 Floor Hockey Coach of the Season
Special Olympics Kern County's Mike Higgins was named the 2019 floor hockey coach of the season. Higgins, a floor hockey coach the past three seasons, first got involved when his ...
INSIDE SOSC: Floor Hockey Championship on Horizon
Special Olympics Southern California athletes got in one last competition before this weekend's floor hockey championship. Eleven teams battled it out in three divisions at the Northern Santa Barbara regional ...
World Games Spotlight: Faith Demos
By Cesar Fernandez For Faith Demos golf is not just a sport, it is a family affair. She grew up watching her father play, an avid golfer since the age ...
World Games Spotlight: Krystal Johnson
By Julie Devine A new turn has approached as the 2019 Special Olympics World Games are imminent, and athletes are training harder than ever to prepare for an incredible seven ...