Stories From the Field of Play
Win or lose, our athletes leave it all on the field. Read more about their triumphs, trials and trainings here.
Athletes and coaches, share your story at the bottom of the page!
Athletes and coaches, share your story at the bottom of the page!
18 Teams Showcase Inclusion During Football Championship
More than 200 delegates from 12 countries took part in the inaugural Special Olympics International Football Championship held in Chennai, from 3 August to 6 August 2019.
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Being a Leader Means Bringing a “Fighting Spirit”!
Speaking at his team’s Gothia Special Olympics Trophy debut in Gothenburg, Special Olympics Sweden athlete, Joakim Lantz discusses what it takes to be a good leader.
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Innovators of the Week: Paola and Maria
Around the world, Youth Leaders with and without intellectual disabilities are leading community-based projects for inclusion. Paola and Maria, two Special Olympics youth leaders from El Salvador, share their experiences working together to create change.
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SKF and Special Olympics France: A Powerful Partnership
Through the power of football, a strong bond has developed between SKF and Special Olympics France athletes.
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“I’m Not Afraid to Play!”
Kimberley and Rachel, aged 16, are the only two girls on their football squad of ten. They represent a new generation of girls with intellectual disabilities determined to spread their passion for football far and wide!
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Gothia Special Olympics Trophy: Results
30 teams. 15 nations. Six groups. After 72 matches over four days, by the time the Gothia Special Olympics Trophy finals took place, every player on the pitch was deserving of triumph!
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MLS WORKS and ESPN’s 6th Annual Special Olympics Unified Sports® All-Star Soccer Match
Unified Partners to compete in East vs. West All-Star match at ESPN Wide World of Sports as part of MLS All-Star week festivities.
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Integration in Action: Gothia Special Olympics Trophy
For one week every year, Gothenburg, Sweden is consumed by football fever as the Gothia Cup takes hold of the city—and the Gothia Special Olympics Trophy is right at the heart of it!
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Unified Soccer Takes the Field at MLS Game
The DC United verses New England Revolution unified game that took place 12 July 2019 as part of the Global Week of Inclusion in partnership with Major League Soccer and ESPN.
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Unified Soccer Takes the Field at MLS Game
July 12, 2019 - DC United verses New England Revolution game on Friday—Global Week of Inclusion. Take the pledge!
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