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23 – 30 MAY 2026
Special Olympics European Football Week - Power of Partnerships #EFW2026
Special Olympics European Football Week 2026 is finally here! In its 26th edition, #EFW celebrates the power of partnerships and how open collaboration with our partners helps us expand and improve our football offer throughout Europe and Eurasia. This year, over 300 events are to take place in 40 countries across our region: celebrate #EFW2026 with us!
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Special Olympics European Football Week - Power of Partnerships #EFW2026
Special Olympics European Football Week 2026 is finally here! In its 26th edition, #EFW celebrates the power of partnerships and how open collaboration with our partners helps us expand and improve our football offer throughout Europe and Eurasia. This year, over 300 events are to take place in 40 countries across our region: celebrate #EFW2026 with us!
Football For All: Special Olympics and UEFA Mark 26 Years of Partnership at UEFA Fan Festivals Across Europe
Football stands as one of the most beloved team sports among Special Olympics athletes across Europe and Eurasia, and UEFA’s support has been instrumental in elevating these opportunities ever since the establishment of our partnership in 1999.
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EFW 2025: The Powerful Impact of Inclusive Football in Viterbo, Italy
The five-a-side football team of the Zucchero Filato Association in Viterbo, Italy, is showing how sport can be a powerful tool for social inclusion.
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25 years of Special Olympics European Football Week #EFW2025
For 25 years, Special Olympics European Football Week has united people across 50+ nations through the power of sport. Join us as we celebrate the magnificent players, coaches, and communities who continue to redefine what’s possible. Here’s to the power of the beautiful game to transform lives.
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MIROSLAW KROUGULEC
Vice President
Sports, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
Sports, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
AOIFE O'GRADY
Senior Manager
Marketing & Communications, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
Marketing & Communications, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
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