Europe Eurasia Stories
European Basketball Week 2019
2018 marks the 15th edition of one of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia's highlight events: European Basketball Week (EBW).
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From Rural Iceland to the Special Olympics World Games Stage
Meet powerlifter Aegir Ólafsson, whose life has been shaped by his passion for strength, sport, and competition.
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Move More, Live Healthier Lives: Special Olympics Health Messengers, Fitness Captains, and Coaches Inspiring Their Communities to Get Moving
On World Day for Physical Activity, we’re highlighting Athlete Leaders and a coach who have taken on a variety of leadership roles to empower athletes to stay active year-round. Get to know them!
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Learning and Development at Coaches’ International Short Track Seminar in The Netherlands
Coaches from across Europe Eurasia gathered in Breda, The Netherlands on 28 February for an enriching and dynamic seminar on short track speed skating, followed by a Special Olympics Netherlands National Short Track Event.
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A Major Swiss Milestone for the 2029 World Winter Games
The air was electric in Chur, Switzerland with the signing of the official agreement for the Special Olympics 2029 World Winter Games. In a few short years, Switzerland will play host to the largest sport and philanthropic event in the world featuring 2,500 Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners. And if the events of this past week are any indication, it’s going to be spectacular.
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Special Olympics Athletes Honour 50th Anniversary of Nadia Comăneci’s “Perfect 10” at European Parliament Event
Special Olympics athletes, Celine and Ionut, were among guest speakers at a recent special event in the European Parliament to honour the amazing career of Special Olympics Global Ambassador Nadia Comăneci – and the power of inclusive sport.
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A Week of Impact: Showcasing Inclusive Health at Special Olympics Ireland Site Visits
A weeklong series of site visits across Ireland highlighted innovative partnerships, athlete led initiatives, and institutional leadership advancing inclusive health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Special Olympics Athletes to Compete in European Aquatics 2026 Open Water Events in Cyprus and Hungary
Organizations deepen their collaboration with events taking place in April and July
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Women at the Heart of Special Olympics: Celebrating Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the remarkable achievements of women throughout history who have shaped our past and are shaping our future.
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Women Play, Women Lead
There are 50,739 Athlete Leaders worldwide, with 34.6% more men serving in these roles than women. The Women Play, Women Lead initiative is working to address this issue.
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Special Olympics’ New Children’s Book Series Brings to Life Remarkable Athlete Journeys
Illustrated stories invite young readers to the value of inclusion through sports by joining athletes Anca, Eros, Marcel and Stephanie on their journey to World Winter Games Turin 2025.
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Unified by Sport: Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Launches Powerful Documentary Trailer Ahead of Turin 2025 One-Year Anniversary
Featuring four athletes’ journeys, this EU-supported film showcases the impact of Special Olympics and the enduring legacy of the World Winter Games
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