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Europe Eurasia Stories

European Basketball Week 2023

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Are you ready to shoot some hoops or show off your best cheer? Then mark your calendars for European Basketball Week 2023. More than 250 local or national events will take place across the Europe and Eurasia region when the 20th edition of the EBW starts on 25 November.
Regions

Africa

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The Special Olympics Africa Resources page is a self-service area where you can get tools, files and information that pertain to Africa region.
Intellectual Disabilities

Other Intellectual Disabilities

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There are many other types of intellectual disabilities—some have known causes, while others remain unknown.
Inclusive Health

Fitness

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Fitness is an important aspect of the Special Olympics mission. Physical activity, adequate nutrition and hydration enhance athletes’ sports performance and improve health and overall quality of life.
Community Impact

A Week of Impact: Showcasing Inclusive Health at Special Olympics Ireland Site Visits

In the foreground, a woman stands holding a red hoop while a child throws a orange ball with a multicolor tail through it. Another child using a mobility walker is nearby. The room has a wooden floor and a brightly painted mural on the wall depicting hills, buildings, clouds, birds, and water.
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.
In the News

The Ball Makes a Stop in Paris to Visit the Unified Football World Cup

Young adult athlete holds and shows off a football.
The Spirit of Football’s The Ball made a special stop at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 during yesterday’s men’s teams match between the United Arab Emirates and China.
Our Words

How Can YOU Treat People Differently?

Paul Brooks speaking standing behind a podium at the Minnesota Champion of the Year Gala in November 2018
A testimony by Paul Brooks, a Best Buddies Global Ambassador, an employee at the Bellagio Resorts and Casino through the Best Buddies Jobs program, and a Best Buddies Nevada Board Member.

FREE SPECIAL OLYMPICS E-SWAG

Check out our free Special Olympics E-Swag and fun activities that you can use at home or online to stay connected to our mission and show your support for Team Special Olympics!
Athletes

Portrait of a Health Leader: Meet Herith

Five young man standing in a group shoulder to shoulder for a group photo.
Herith Suleiman deeply understands the needs of people with intellectual disabilities. Why? Because Herith himself has intellectual disabilities.
Athletes

Catherine Gruss: It's About More Than Sports

Catherine Gruss: It's About More Than Sports
Catherine learned what a huge—and life-changing—difference a visit to a Special Olympics Healthy Athletes clinic can make.
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