Partnership
Extention
Special Olympics International and WWE have announced that they will extend their global partnership over the next few years to create a new era of convergence through the power of sport. WWE will continue to support the Special Olympics Fusion Movement, which brings people with intellectual disabilities and non-intellectual disabilities together on one team. The rationale for this is simple: training and playing together is a shortcut to building friendships and understanding. WWE Superstars will continue to interact with Special Olympics athletes around the world through fusion sports. Over the past few years, WWE Superstars have participated in fusion football in Italy, fusion flag football in Arizona, fusion football in Las Vegas, fusion football in the United Arab Emirates, and a number of other competitions, seminars and leadership conferences. The superstars also join Special Olympics athletes in encouraging them to train and congratulating them on their achievements.
WWE superstar Drew McIntyre
Become a Special Olympics Champion Ambassador this year
WWE's superstar Drew McIntyre challenged other celebrities and their social media fans to include people with intellectual disabilities through Special Olympics' social media campaign Challenge Expectations. He uses every opportunity to speak out and support the improvement of the health and fitness of Special Olympics athletes. He teamed up with Tennessee Olympics athlete Alex Hannah to challenge their fans to jump rope for 30 seconds and posted on social media. Celebrities and socially influential people followed quickly, and the campaign was a huge success around the world.
Mary Davis
Mary Davis
CEO of Special Olympics International
"WWE has been an important global partner for the past 5 years, and we are pleased to announce that we will continue to make a positive impact in the U.S. and around the world for years to come," said Mary Davis, Ceo of Special Olympics. Not only have they supported us financially, but they have also continued to help us find innovative ways to encourage our athletes, for example, by launching our online fitness series 'Strength Academy' and the participation of superstars in our first-ever 'Fusion Games' event. WWE has also supported countless virtual interactions with superstars that elevate the spirits of our athletes, especially when offline events are canceled. ”
WWE star Becky Lynch (left) and Special Olympics athletes
Becky Lynch pledged to join Special Olympics' integration movement in 2020 to create respectful and inclusive communities for people with intellectual disabilities. She joined hands with Special Olympics athletes to open the Special Olympics Strength Academy, and through the sports teaching video, she called on everyone to participate in exercise together during the special period of fighting the epidemic at home and jointly transmit the power of integration.
WWE is co-located with Special Olympics East Asia
Special Olympics Strength Academy Asian Physical Fitness Camp
WWE and Special Olympics East Asia jointly created the Asian version of the "Special Olympics Strength Academy" physical fitness and health training camp is tailor-made for Asian audiences, the audience can choose different difficulties according to their own situation to join the training camp to start exercise, the rich level of experience is very suitable for the whole family to participate in the exercise. At the same time, it also represents the shared value of WWE and Special Olympics International – 'integration'. This fusion allows every viewer to benefit from it and feel the joy of sports, thus becoming interested in a healthy and athletic lifestyle.
Stephanie McMahon
Stefani
Chief Brand Officer, WWE
"WWE's connection to Special Olympics has become one of the most fruitful partnerships in our company's history," said Stephanie McMahon, WWE's Chief Brand Officer. "Special Olympics athletes' tenacity and determination to live is truly an inspiration, and we look forward to continuing to support their mission for years to come."
Special Olympics World Summer Games 2019
WWE's partnerships with Special Olympics International can be traced back to the 1995 New Haven World Games, and more recently include special Olympics with Seattle in 2018, the 2019 Teo World Games in Abu Dhabi, and business partnerships with Special Olympics connecticut. Special Olympics was named Business Partner of the Year at the 2018 WWE Business Partner Summit. The continuation of the multi-year partnership also includes WWE's support as a Special Olympics Gold Partner for the 2022 U.S. Special Olympics Games in Orlando, Florida, home to the WWE Performance Center and home to many superstars.
The weightlifting at the 2022 Special Olympics USA games will also be specially presented by WWE. Let's look forward to the smooth holding of the event with excitement!
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Special Olympics International is a global non-profit organization. We aim to eliminate discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities around the world and create inclusive communities by hosting various sporting events, screening athletes for the health of athletes, and integrating school activities. Founded in the United States in 1968 by Mrs. Eunice Kennedy Shlevoy, the Special Olympics Movement has grown from an initial few hundred athletes to more than 6.7 million Special Olympics athletes and fusion partners in more than 190 countries and territories around the world. With the support of more than 1.71 million coaches and volunteers worldwide, it provides up to 32 Olympic-style sports training, more than 114,888 competitive competitions and other related activities throughout the year. Special Olympics is supported by individuals, foundations and partners, including the Coca-Cola Company, Rongcheng Group, Sunshine Future Arts Education Foundation, Sta Catering Group, City Soccer Group, One Night for Kids, Chinese Culture, NBA, WWE, Bank of America, Christmas Record Trust, Walt Disney, ESPN, Essilor Vision Fund, Grisano Foundation, Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run, Lions Club International Association, Microsoft Corporation, Xiafeinuo Group, Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Toyota Motor, and United Airlines.