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Karini Viranna

Karini Viranna is a writer and producer based in Berlin. She has written for several notable European brands as well as literary magazines such as DADDY magazine, First Page Literature, Sunday Mornings At The River and Coffee People Zine.
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On the Break: Namibia’s Moses Fredericks Makes His Mark

The pace was relentless, the shot clock unforgiving. Namibia’s Day 1 matchup against Germany revealed the intensity of 3x3 Basketball. Namibia’s Moses Fredericks rose to the challenge, contesting drives and staying active on the perimeter.
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Australia’s Unified 3x3 Team Shows Heart and Hustle

At the 3x3 Basketball World Cup in San Juan, team Australia has been turning heads with its combination of speed, skill, and teamwork—aided by player Jordan McCormick, bringing passion and infectious enthusiasm to every play.
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Unity on the Half-Court: Saudi Arabia’s Journey Unfolds in San Juan 

Special Olympics Saudi Arabia entered the Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup with a mission grounded in competitive drive.
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Fast Break Rising: Chilean Brothers Surge into San Juan’s 3x3 Showdown

Brothers at the Heart of Chile’s 3x3 Goal
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Historic Hoops: San Juan Hosts the First-Ever Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup

Players and teams across San Juan, Puerto Rico, woke up energised after last night’s spectacular Opening Ceremony that officially launched the first-ever Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup. From 5 – 7 December, 180 players from 27 countries will take to the courts at Distrito T-Mobile, carrying not only speed and strategy, but a shared purpose that defines Unified Sports.
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Thrills and Triumphs at the Unified Volleyball World Cup Poland 2025

Special Olympics United Arab Emirates (Women’s) and Special Olympics Slovakia (Men’s/Mixed) both won gold, each team bringing its own energy to the tournament.
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Shared Dreams, One Goal: Serbia’s Unified Volleyball Teams Make Their Mark in Poland

Two Serbian athletes—separated by age but united by the game—proudly represented their country.
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Bronze Victory for Krystian Fąfara and Team Poland!

The arena in Katowice roared as Team Poland clinched bronze on home soil, defeating Iraq in the duel for third place at the Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup Poland 2025.
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From Quiet Struggles to a Wicked Spike: Sonia Ciboldi Rises as Italy Defeats Serbia 2–1

For Sonia Ciboldi, camaraderie goes hand-in-hand with competition as Italy edges Serbia 2–1 and enters the race for fifth place at the Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup Poland 2025.
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