Europe Eurasia Press Releases

Special Olympics Awarded U.S Department of State Grant

Will Schermerhorn — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 06:53:21 GMT

Special Olympics has been awarded a two-year grant from the U.S. Department of State to support a coaching fellowship to recruit and train high level Special Olympics coaches and leaders from the United States, Serbia, and Montenegro.

Dani Alves becomes a Global Football Ambassador

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:40:35 GMT

Brazillian footballer and FC Barcelona Defender Scores for Respect & Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities

EuroBasket 2011 Showcases Special Olympics

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:11:13 GMT

Eurobasket 2011 showcases talents of basketball players with intellectual disabilities.

CMS Employees Organise Mass Gatherings in Support of Special Olympics

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 09:41:00 GMT

CMS Cameron McKenna Employees Organise Mass Gatherings Across Europe in Support of Special Olympics

Special Olympics Chosen as Charity of the Year by CMS Cameron McKenna

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:34:35 GMT

Special Olympics chosen as Charity of the Year by CMS Cameron McKenna

SOEE receive €115,000 contribution from Eurlotto.com

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:09:59 GMT

Eurolotto.com, the European wide online lottery and gaming internet company and Official Lottery Partner of Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia has today presented Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia with a cheque for the sum of €115,000.

2011 European Basketball Week Promotes Basketball for Everyone

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:01:57 GMT

The eight Special Olympics European Basketball Week supported by FIBA Europe, Euroleague and the European Union, Nov 24 Dec 4, 2011.

2011 European Basketball Week Records Highest Participation Rate to Date

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 10:11:20 GMT

The eight European Basketball Week by Special Olympics is celebrating record numbers this year as it aims to expand more opportunities for adults and children with intellectual disabilities while promoting respect and inclusion for everyone in the Game.

Special Olympics Games to be Showcased at UEFA EURO 2012

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:12:49 GMT

Special Olympics athletes will showcase their football skills in a demonstration match before UEFA EURO 2012 Quarter-Final on June 21st in Poland.

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Editor Europe-Eurasia — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:27:37 GMT

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ECOO Partnership MOU

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:08:12 GMT

European Council of Optometry and Optics (ECOO) sign Partnership with SOEE. ECOO and Special Olympics Bring High Quality Eye Care to Athletes.

SO Israel Wins Top Award

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:29:55 GMT

Special Olympics Israel wins coveted award for significant contribution in transforming the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.

Down Syndrome Man to Serve in the Israeli Army

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:00:53 GMT

A 23 year old man with Down Syndrome will serve in the Israeli Army. He credits the Israel Tennis Centers as the reason for this success in his life.

Special Olympics and European Bocce Federation meet to finalise partnership agreement

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:10:40 GMT

The sport of Bocce is growing across Europe and Central Asia with more than 13,000 Special Olympics athletes now playing it. An inaugural meeting has taken place between the European Bocce Federation and Special Olympics to finalise details of a Partnership Agreement between both organisations.

Special Olympics and SKOOG make music together

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:15:48 GMT

A ground breaking British invention developed specifically for children with disabilities is helping athletes make music at Special Olympics.

John Amaechi launches Unified Sport® initiative

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:28:27 GMT

NBA Star John Amaechi leaps to launch all new learning disability sponts initiative - Unified Sports®

Lawrie McMenemy, MBE visits St Swithun’s School

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:35:27 GMT

Lawrie McMenemy, MBE, gave an inspirational talk to pupils, parents, staff and friends of St. Swithun’s School

Football fans support SO Polish athletes in New Stadium

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 09:47:52 GMT

SO Poland athletes take part in historic event and carry Special Olympics Flag on to the pitch before kick off of first game in Warsaw's New Stadium in front 58,000 spectators.

Poland's Winter Games Opened by First Lady

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Thu, 03 May 2012 08:33:38 GMT

As Patron of the event, First Lady of Poland, Anna Komorowska opens the VIII National Special Olympics Winter Games in Wisla – Kubalonka, Poland.

Sports Seminar Warsaw

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:56:21 GMT

The first ever Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Sport Advisors’ Seminar has taken place in Warsaw, Poland involving 13 newly elected sports advisors.

Speed Skating Competition in the Netherlands

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:56:42 GMT

80 Special Olympics Speed Skaters from across Hungary, Kazakhstan, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland and Russia took part in the first ever Special Olympics Speed Skating-Short Track Regional Competitions from March 9th – 11th.

Bavarian Government Donation

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:18:11 GMT

The Bavarian Government has donated €366,000 to Special Olympics Germany including €250,000 which will go towards the staging of the National Games in Munich from May 20th until May 26th 2012.

Murmansk competition part of selection process for 2013 Winter Games

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:31:56 GMT

Special Olympics Russia held a national cross-country skiing and snowshoeing competition 3-5 March 2012 in Murmansk.

Tennis Europe and Special Olympics Join Forces

Will Schermerhorn — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:36:59 GMT

Tennis Europe and Special Olympics are delighted to announce a new partnership agreement that will promote greater opportunities in tennis across Europe for people with intellectual disabilities.

Special Olympics Winter Games Kazakhstan

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:34:42 GMT

The Special Olympics Open Winter Games took place in Kazakhstan involving 320 athletes in the sports of speed skating, skiing and floorball.

SO Switzerland Winter Games

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:50:57 GMT

Switzerland's National Winter Games 2012 took place in Lenk with 420 athletes competing in skiing, snowboarding and floorball.

World Health Day

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 09:14:42 GMT

Global responsibility to meet health needs of people with intellectual disabilities. Message from Special Olympics on World Health Day - April 7th

Healthy Athletes Drives Education in Germany

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:53:19 GMT

This year the Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes program has been included as a subject on the Bachelor of Optometry curriculum at the University of Munich, Germany.

Volleyball Partnership

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:45:53 GMT

European Volleyball Confederation enters partnership with Special Olympics. Signing takes place at inaugural Special Olympics (Unified Sports®) Volleyball Seminar in Belgrade, Serbia

UNICEF and Special Olympics Azerbaijan sign agreement

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Tue, 29 May 2012 08:05:05 GMT

UNICEF and Special Olympics Azerbaijan signed a memorandum of understanding in creating opportunities for children with disabilities and helping to develop their full potential through sports.

SO Wins Top Global Award in Vienna

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Thu, 31 May 2012 11:56:06 GMT

Special Olympics joins President Bill Clinton in winning a prestigious award for its outstanding contribution to the promotion of global understanding and dialogue through Sport

Antwerp to Host 2014 Special Olympics European Games

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:15:18 GMT

Special Olympics, the world’s largest sports organization for athletes with intellectual disabilities announced today that Antwerp, Belgium will be the host of the 2014 Special Olympics European Games.

European Volleyball Confederation enters partnership with Special Olympics

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:02:17 GMT

The European Volleyball Confederation/ Confédération Européenne de Volleyball (CEV) and Special Olympics have entered into a partnership designed to promote greater opportunities in Volleyball for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Speed Skating Competition in the Netherlands

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:57:55 GMT

SPECIAL OLYMPICS EURO 2012 ENDS IN A DRAW

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:21:06 GMT

Display of skill and fair play at Special Olympics Showcase match before UEFA EURO 2012 Quarter-finals at Warsaw Stadium, Poland

HARRINGTON WEARS THE LACES

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:25:44 GMT

Golf Champion Padraig Harrington proudly 'Wears the Laces' for Special Olympics on the global golfing circuit and is inspired by our athletes

Special Olympics and Euronews Team Up

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Mon, 07 May 2012 05:43:57 GMT

Special Olympics and Europe's leading news channel join forces to bring the Special Olympics message of respect, inclusion and acceptance for people with intellectual disabilities to millions across Europe

Padraig Harrington honoured by Special Olympics

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 12:09:44 GMT

Golf Champion Padraig Harrington receives the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Commemorative Coin in recognition of his work with Special Olympics athletes.

Padraig Harrington Wears the Laces at The Open

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 10:24:28 GMT

Golf Champion Padraig Harrington will Wear the Laces at The Open Championship this week to show his support for Special Olympics athletes.

The Kim Kallstrom Trophy

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:16:07 GMT

The biggest football tournament for Special Olympics teams this year took place in Sweden. The Kim Kallstrom Trophy Tournament is part of the Gothia Cup (The World Youth Cup) and 27 Special Olympics teams from 12 countries took part.

Cycling Champion saddles up for Special Olympics

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:43:29 GMT

Cycling Champion Stephen Roche gets back in the saddle for Special Olympics and joins charity cyclists for final leg of Paris2Nice challenge

Paris2Nice Cyclists get on their bikes

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 16:25:39 GMT

SADDLE UP! Paris2Nice cycle challenge gets underway! Group on route to raise half a million euro for Special Olympics.

Minister launches Special Olympics Ireland’s Health Promotion Project Report

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:58:54 GMT

Minister Kathleen Lynch launches Special Olympics Irelands Health Promotion Project report

Harrington Laces up in Portugal

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 10:59:35 GMT

Padraig Harrington will Wears the Laces at Portugal Masters for Special Olympics .

Austria to host 2017 World Winter Games

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 15:32:50 GMT

Austria has been successful in its bid to stage the 2017 World Winter Games. Up to 3,000 athletes from 110 nations will compete at the Games.

Special Olympics and Euroleague Team Up

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 14:57:57 GMT

A new partnership between Special Olympics and Euroleague's ONE TEAM program will see more athletes get the opportunity to play the magnetic game of Basketball across Europe

European Basketball Week nets Top Level Support

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:29:31 GMT

2012 European Basketball Week gets underway across Europe Eurasia

TURKISH AIRLINES EUROLEAGUE SCORES A SLAM DUNK FOR INCLUSION

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:51:47 GMT

Turkish Airlines Euroleague Scores a Slam Dunk for Inclusion by dedicating 24 Games to One Team Partner Special Olympics

2012 FLOORBALL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:16:28 GMT

Special Heros set to rise at 2012 Floorball World Championships

UNICEF and Special Olympics Russia

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:43:25 GMT

UNICEF and Special Olympics join forces to advance Early Childhood Development for children with intellectual disabilities in the Russian Federation

New Floorball Ambassadors

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 14:03:37 GMT

Floorball Champions Kohonen, Tiitu, Steglova and Bärtschi line up as Floorball Ambassadors for Special Olympics

SPECIAL OLYMPICS WELCOMES RESIGNATION OF COUNCILLOR

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:24:12 GMT

Regional President of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia welcomes the resignation of UK politician Collin Brewer from his position as Councillor at Cornwall Council over shocking comments.

Celtic FC Joins Our Team

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 11:14:34 GMT

Glasgow Celtic Football Club and Special Olympics are delighted to announce that Celtic FC is to become Scotland’s first Team Ambassador for Special Olympics.

European Golf Association Partners with Special Olympics

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Sat, 05 Oct 2013 11:15:21 GMT

Partnership will promote greater opportunities in golf for athletes with intellectual disabilities across Europe

Table Tennis Partnership

Editor Europe-Eurasia — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:51 GMT

New Partnership between Special Olympics and the European Table Tennis Union will provide greater opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities .