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World Media Takes Notice of Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup

Hearts are still pounding, full of the excitement from the first ever Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup held in San Juan, Puerto Rico from 5 – 7 December 2025. Skill, sportsmanship and inclusion took center stage and the global media took notice. Here is a sample of the coverage.
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Fansided Article Unearths Team Morocco’s Grit

Fanside followed their journey in an article titled Morocco makes a statement at the Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup.
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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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Yo soy Boricua, Pa´que tú lo sepas

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.
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Jamaican Player Debuts on the Global Stage at the Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup 

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. 
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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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Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup Opening Ceremony

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

Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup Opens with Powerful Celebration of Inclusion

[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.
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