Historias del campo de juego

Los corazones siguen latiendo con fuerza, llenos de emoción por la primera Copa Mundial Unificada de Baloncesto 3x3 de las Olimpiadas Especiales, celebrada en San Juan, Puerto Rico, del 5 al 7 de diciembre de 2025. La habilidad, la deportividad y la inclusión fueron protagonistas y los medios de comunicación internacionales se dieron cuenta. Aquí tienen una muestra de la cobertura.

Fanside siguió su viaje en un artículo titulado Marruecos hace una declaración en la Copa Mundial de Baloncesto Unificado 3x3 de Olimpiadas Especiales.

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.

Special Olympics Saudi Arabia entered the Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup with a mission grounded in competitive drive.

Brothers at the Heart of Chile’s 3x3 Goal

Frances Ocasio, 19-year-old Special Olympics Puerto Rico athlete is proudly representing her island, the host country, at the Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup. Today she is confident, focused, and determined, but her path to the team was not easy.

At just 19 years old, Jamaican born 3x3 Basketball player Makayla Williams is already showing the world what determination looks like. She joined her Special Olympics program two years ago, driven by her love for basketball and the joy of competing alongside her teammates. 

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.

Opening Ceremony for the Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup held at the Distrito T Mobile in San Juan. #choosetoinclude

[San Juan, Puerto Rico, 4 December 2025] The inaugural Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup tipped off this evening with an inspiring Opening Ceremony in San Juan, uniting hundreds of athletes, dignitaries, performers and fans for an unforgettable celebration of sport, culture and inclusion.