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International Skating Union

In March 2018, leaders from the International Skating Union (ISU) signed an agreement recognizing Special Olympics continued development of our athletes in skating sports during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships.

International Softball Federation

On June 28th, 2011 in Athens, Greece a proclamation was signed between the International Softball Federation and Special Olympics proclaiming the ISF’s unanimous support of and affinity for Special Olympics and it’s softball players. The ISF and Special Olympics have pledged to promote each other’s organizations while engaging their regional and national governing bodies and programs to grow the sport of softball and increasing opportunities for individuals with an intellectual disability to improve their skills and demonstrate their capabilities while using sport to create more inclusive communities worldwide.

Tennis Europe

Special Olympics Europe Eurasia & Tennis Europe (TE) first partnered on the 24 March 2012 in Lyon, France. The objective of the partnership was to promote and grow the sport of Tennis amongst European Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners.

Union Européenne de Cyclisme

The European Cycling Union (UEC) represents 51 affiliated nations in Europe. The UEC is one of the 5 continental confederations which are members of the International Cycling Union (UCI).

Union of European Football Associations

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) the governing body for 53 European football responsible to its members for the governing of the sport of football in accordance with its constitution, statutes and technical rules and for the sanctioning and staging of certain football matches, represents the national football associations of Europe.

Special Olympics South Africa 2018 National Summer Games Table Tennis

By Nomthandazo Dladla, May 25, 2018
Congratulations to the 31 Table Tennis players who took part during the 2018 Special Olympics South Africa National Summer Games. On the first day of competitions our athletes competed in Table Tennis tournament at the Scots Gymnasium at Wits University Education Campus, Park town. The competition had 5 officials from South African Table Tennis Board who came to officiate the Table Tennis to make sure that our athlete’s results are fair. We had a total number of 126 Games that were played.

Special Olympics South Africa Hosted 2018 Swimming Competition

By Nomthandazo Dladla, May 29, 2018
The two days of swimming went well and it was an amazing experience for the athletes.

Sport and Health Event Shows Inclusion at Its Best

By Ilse Hemmelmayr, May 29, 2018
Over 350 Special Olympics athletes and students along with 130 university students gathered for a sport and health event in Tuzla.

Special Olympics Hosts U.N. Officials During 2018 MENA Regional Games

Officials saw how initiatives like the Games can support efforts to protect the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities.

Families

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Families are the number one fans of our Special Olympics athletes. They offer a unique type of support, love and encouragement that no one else can. Special Olympics is a support network that brings families together in a caring, positive way—and that makes the cheers for our athletes even louder!