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Community Impact

From Sport Development to Sport for Development: Thailand Building Inclusion Through Sport

In the lead up to the Cup, Special Olympics Thailand and its partners utilized Sport for Development practices, as part of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, using sport as a catalyst for social inclusion, education, health, and community development.
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In the News

Veo Highlights the Power of Connection at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup

Veo recently featured a story showcasing how access to live-streamed matches helped supporters around the world stay connected to the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup, held in Paris from 6 to 11 July.
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In the News

Regional Athlete Leaders: Asia Pacific

Members of the new Asia Pacific Regional Athlete Leadership Council had several days of onboarding training in July 2025.
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Stories

Building Capacity for Motor Activity Training Program (MATP)

Every athlete deserves the opportunity to participate in sport and physical activities in ways that are meaningful and appropriate to their abilities.
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In the News

SO Pilipinas Equips More Than 500 Education Leaders to Advance Inclusive Sports Across the Philippines

Special Olympics Pilipinas has reached a new milestone in its nationwide push for inclusive education.
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Community Impact

Game Recognizes Game

At the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026, Special Olympics coaches spent most of their time plotting against one another’s teams.
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In the News

Leading With Joy, Inspiring With Courage

For more than 27 years, Tham Kar Soon has been a cornerstone of Special Olympics Singapore (SOSG), where his passion for bocce has carried him from local practice courts to the global stage.
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In the News

World Media Celebrates Special Olympics’ Global Week of Inclusion

As Special Olympics celebrates its Global Week of Inclusion from July 20 – 26, media outlets around the world are spotlighting the annual celebration of unity, empowerment and respect.
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In the News

Unified Football in Action: Special Olympics Bharat's (India) Journey to Silver

SO Bharat (India) secured a proud second-place finish in the Division 3 final at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026, taking home silver after a 1-0 defeat to Special Olympics Spain.
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In the News

Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 Ends in Victory for Libya and Defending Champions Guatemala

The tournament culminated on Saturday with Division 1 finals at Charléty Stadium, where Special Olympics Libya captured the men’s title and Special Olympics Guatemala successfully defended its women’s crown.
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Athletes

Special Olympics Slovakia Fall Short of Bronze After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Against SO Thailand

Special Olympics Slovakia finished fourth in the Division 1 competition after a dramatic Bronze medal match ended in a 4–4 tie, with SO Thailand securing the medal with a 3–1 penalty victory.
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Athletes

Libya Storms into the Knockout Stage with Perfect Group Record

Special Olympics Libya completed a flawless group stage at the Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 with an emphatic victory, following earlier wins over Ecuador and Spain.
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