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Why Bocce Is One of Special Olympics MA’s Fastest-Growing Sports

Content Squad member Gregg dives into the world of bocce, sharing why it’s one of Special Olympics MA’s fastest-growing sports. From backyard games to state tournaments, discover how bocce brings athletes and partners together!

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Down to the Wire: Seven Hills Panthers Win Softball States in Extra Innings

The Seven Hills Panthers battled through the heat and extra innings to win 11-10 at the 2025 Special Olympics MA Softball State Tournament, securing the gold medal and proving they never give up!

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Special Olympics Massachusetts Awarded Grant by the Yawkey Foundation to Promote Inclusion Through Sports

Special Olympics Massachusetts has announced that it was awarded a $100,000 grant by the Yawkey Foundation to support the organization’sInclusive Sports Programs across Massachusetts.

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2022 USA Games Recap

Team Massachusetts walked away from the 2022 USA Games in Orlando, Fl. with a total of 29 medals. Here's how they break down, by sport.

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Volunteer with a heart of gold helps 'Lightning' strike through the finish line

In for five seconds, out for seven. ‍This is the breathing exercise Team Massachusetts USA Games athlete, Lumene Montissol uses when she is feeling overwhelmed.

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You'll never guess how some professional athletes perfect their footwork

You'll never guess how athletes like Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Steve McLendon, Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman, and English professional soccer player Rio Ferdinand perfected their footwork.

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Road to Orlando: Meet the Vets

Meet the returning Special Olympics MA athletes that are headed to the 2022 USA Games in Orlando!

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Track and Field Sport Specific Trainings

Learn some specific exercises to take your track and field skills to the next level.

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Team represents Massachusetts at National Tennis Tournament

10 athletes and 3 Unified partners represented Special Olympics Massachusetts at the Special Olympics North America Tennis Championship October 17-19, 2019.

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The Best Umpire

It’s day 2 of 2019 Tournament of Champions and the field at the New England Baseball Complex is clearing as teams head to the pavilion for awards.

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A talk with athlete Melissa Reilly and Olympic Figure Skater Michelle Kwan

On Tuesday April 2nd, Harvard Law School Project on Disability hosted a conversation with two decorated athletes, Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan and Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete Melissa Joy Reilly.

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Berkshire County Arc athlete oldest competitor at Senior Sports Classic

Some adults might consider their athletic careers over after their 20’s or 30’s, but Edward Therrien of Pittsfield is still competing as a Special Olympics Massachusetts athlete at the age of 80.

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The Keith Family: All In.

My family loves to get involved. I cannot remember a month without some sort of volunteer event or fundraiser. My mother calls it ‘Irish Charity’, and says that it is simply in our blood to do anything we can for those around us.