YEDIDYA GROSS, age 4, takes part in a Special Olympics Young Athletes session – building strength, confidence, and joy through inclusive play. (photo credit: Special Olympics Israel/Courtesy) Beyond ...

PHOENIX — The record-breaking success of competitive swimmer Michael Phelps at the Rio Olympics and the women’s gymnastics team has prompted some Arizona youngsters to aim for their own success. “My ...

On the occasion of the opening of the Olympic Games in Rio on Friday 5 August, approximately 80 children had the chance to compete in classic athletics at the temporary accommodation site of Kara Tepe ...

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach's advice for parents who want to raise successful kids: Don't hover over their ...

The 2034 Winter Olympic Games are still nearly a decade away from converging on the Beehive State. But in the meantime, Utah-based Olympic and Paralympic athletes are already promoting the spirit of ...

Special Olympics Colorado’s mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults ...

Record-breaking Olympic gold medalist gymnast Simone Biles made a special stop in Chicago to offer some words of ...

A Dutch Olympic volleyball player convicted of raping a British girl a decade ago has been denied a visa to compete in ...

Participants pose for a group photo during the event.