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In the News

Euronews Highlights Inaugural Special Olympics European Union Day

A very large group of people stand and pose in front of a building.
The following is an excerpt from a Euronews article highlighting the participation of Special Olympics athletes, staff and leadership at the inaugural Special Olympics European Union Day on 24 and 25 September 2025.
Athletes

Competition in Full Swing for the Unified Volleyball World Cup Poland 2025

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The tournament’s first 6 games set the tone for can be expected over the rest of the competition.
Athletes

Chasing World Cup Gold with Finland's Mika Ahonen

By Karini Viranna , October 05, 2025
Mika Ahonen and his teammates pose for a photo
For nearly three decades, volleyball has been more than just a sport for Special Olympics Finland athlete Mika Ahonen—it has been a source of challenge and connection.
Athletes

"They Make You Feel Different—It's Fantastic"

"They Make You Feel Different—It's Fantastic"
Special Olympics transforms lives through the power and joy of sport every day around the world.
Sport and Competition

Coaching a Special Olympics Unified Team

Coaching a Special Olympics Unified Team
Hear from Special Olympics Unified Football coaches about their reasons for being involved in Special Olympics, what makes it so special, what they try to teach athletes and what the athletes teach them.
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Special Olympics and the Golisano Foundation Announce 2025 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award Honorees

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[Rochester, NY, USA - 3 October 2025] Last night, Special Olympics and the Golisano Foundation proudly announced the seven recipients of the 2025 Global Golisano Health Leadership Awards, the highest honor given from Special Olympics Health.
In the News

A Historic First: Meet Eight Top Athletes Taking to the Volleyball Court in Katowice

By Karini Viranna , October 03, 2025
Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup Poland 2025
The inaugural Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup will see 8 women’s and 8 men’s/mixed teams competing for the title.
Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup

Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup Schedule and Results

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Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup results will be uploaded 30 minutes after each match concludes—after receiving official results of the match from officials—on the Special Olympics Poland site.
In the News

Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Sangjin Kim

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For as long as he can remember, Sangjin Kim loved football. Growing up in Korea, much of his free time was spent on the pitch.
In the News

Athletes Revive like Pros with Toyota Motor Europe Recovery Rooms

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The athletes competing at the Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup in Katowice this October can expect to enjoy elite standard post-competition facilities with dedicated Recovery Rooms developed and supported by Toyota Motor Europe.
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