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Special Olympics National Summer Games Kicks Off All Over Christchurch

Thursday, 11 December 2025, 4:40 pm | Special Olympics NZ

The first ever swimming race in the new venue, the 800m was won by Tate Pichon of North Harbour – a long-distance swimmer who continued his strong form from Hamilton. More >>

Flame Of Hope And First Teams Arrive For National Summer Games

Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 1:54 pm | Special Olympics NZ

“It’s here, it’s finally here and we can’t wait for action to start. We hope Christchurch is ready,” said Special Olympics Chief Executive Fran Scholey. More >>

Law Enforcement Torch Relay For Special Olympics National Summer Games Kicks Off In Whangarei

Wednesday, 1 October 2025, 5:19 pm | Special Olympics NZ

The Flame of Hope was lit in Christchurch on September 1 and will be taken around the country in collaboration with the New Zealand Police to get local communities excited about the country’s largest inclusive sports event. More >>

Long-Time Volunteer Honoured For Raising Millions For Special Olympics

Thursday, 19 June 2025, 7:44 am | Special Olympics NZ

This week is National Volunteer Week and like many others Laing just wanted to lend a helping hand, but ended up putting her heart and soul into Special Olympics for over 35 years, often dedicating more than 30 hours a week to the organisation. More >>

Special Olympics Marks 200 Day Countdown To National Summer Games

Friday, 23 May 2025, 4:28 pm | Special Olympics NZ

Special Olympics Chief Executive Fran Scholey says that Christchurch is working hard to prepare the facilities and her team are ramping up their recruitment drive for the 700 volunteers required to enable the athletes to compete. More >>

New Zealand Special Olympics Team Conquers World Summer Games

Monday, 26 June 2023, 10:31 am | Special Olympics NZ

Two centuries after Napoleon marched under the famous Brandenburg Gate in the heart of Berlin, the New Zealand Special Olympics team danced their way down the same boulevard to celebrate conquering the World Summer Games. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2306/f6afdf581c1c7f319f04.jpeg" ... More >>

Super Saturday Delivers Nine Medals For New Zealand Special Olympics Team

Sunday, 25 June 2023, 8:57 am | Special Olympics NZ

New Zealand athletes have a knack of stepping up on the Saturday of any Olympics and the Special Olympics World Summer Games followed that tradition with three gold, four silver and two bronze medal in the space of a few hours. The total of 34 medals ... More >>

Medals Keep Pouring In For New Zealand At Special Olympics World Summer Games

Saturday, 24 June 2023, 8:27 am | Special Olympics NZ

As a weather bomb tormented Berlin and threw the Special Olympics World Summer Games in turmoil, the indoor athletes on the bowling alleys, dressage rink and swimming pool continued to lead the way as New Zealand claimed five more medals. Tenpin bowlers ... More >>

Aucklander Golfer Fulfils Old Promise To Claim Gold At Special Olympics World Summer Games

Friday, 23 June 2023, 10:19 am | Special Olympics NZ

Aucklander Mitch Brown yesterday fulfilled a promise he made to himself and his dad that he would win a gold medal at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2306/7366e6c37188df14d710.jpeg" ... More >>

Bay Of Plenty Powerlifter Claims Four Silvers At Special Olympics World Summer Games

Thursday, 22 June 2023, 8:40 am | Special Olympics NZ

Bay of Plenty powerlifter Caroline Tangitau replicated the stunning feat of her team-mate Ryan Stewart by winning four silver medals at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2306/26b765317626276b52af.jpeg" ... More >>

Wellington Goalkeeper Stays Upbeat Despite Conceding Seven Goals In Opening Match

Monday, 19 June 2023, 9:32 am | Special Olympics NZ

New Zealand’s Special Olympics goalkeeper Todd Neal and his team-mates remained remarkably upbeat after conceding seven goals in their opening match against a classy Egyptian side at the World Special Olympics in Berlin. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2306/4fef5dfee1dc9d8a2051.jpeg" ... More >>

World Summer Games Opening Ceremony Leaves Lasting Mark On New Zealand Special Olympics Athletes

Sunday, 18 June 2023, 7:08 pm | Special Olympics NZ

The New Zealand Special Olympics athletes and their support staff could hardly believe what they were witnessing at the Opening Ceremony for the World Summer Games in Berlin this morning. The 39 athletes and their 22 support staff marched into the historic ... More >>

New Zealand Special Olympics Team Counting Down Hours Until Opening Ceremony

Friday, 16 June 2023, 10:17 am | Special Olympics NZ

The 39 New Zealand athletes competing at the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin are only hours away from the biggest event of their lives. http://www.scoop.co.nz/images/imaginipulator-tmp/152cb507aa8692328357e944fdad92b8.jpeg The full New Zealand delegation get familiar with Munich during their training camp ... More >>

Fran Scholey Appointed As New CEO Of Special Olympics New Zealand

Friday, 19 May 2023, 1:32 pm | Special Olympics NZ

Chairman Al Robson and the Special Olympics New Zealand Board of Trustees are pleased to announce the appointment of Fran Scholey to the position of Chief Executive Officer for Special Olympics New Zealand. Fran brings an excellent track record of success ... More >>

World Champion Ambassador Starts The 100-day Countdown To Special Olympics World Games

Thursday, 9 March 2023, 6:10 am | Special Olympics NZ

World champion trampolinist and Olympic medallist Dylan Schmidt was officially unveiled as the new ambassador for Special Olympics New Zealand to mark today’s (March 9) 100-day countdown to the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin in June. “Our ... More >>

Swimming Record Setter Aims To Take More Medals At National Summer Games

Friday, 9 December 2022, 6:35 pm | Special Olympics NZ

Tate Pichon during the race and after winning his 800m Freestyle heat by two pool lengths at the Special Olympics National Summer Games, Friday 9 December 2022. Whether ocean, lake or pool, Tate Pichon has a natural affinity for water – he just loves ... More >>