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In the News

New Horizons Open as Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Joins Judo Intellectual Disability Project

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The newly launched initiative will create opportunities for judokas with intellectual disabilities in Europe

Tristan Thompson

Tristan Thompson, Special Olympics Ambassador
NBA Champion, Cleveland Cavaliers
Athletes

Thor and Joakim: One Coach, One Player, 25 Years

Two men in team kit stand next to a pink, human-size display poster that shows the Grunden Bois logo.
Swedish coach and player pair, Thor Guttormsen and Joakim Andersson, have undergone a long journey from new acquaintances to close friends, collecting accolades along the way and even attracting the attention of Zlatan Ibrahimovic!
Athletes

Special Olympics Triathletes Battle It Out at Challenge Family Triathlon

an athlete in a blue camouflage uniform and a bike helmet walks alongside his bicycle
Triathlon Paves the Way for Inclusive Sport at the 3rd Annual Special Olympics European Open Triathlon
In the News

SBJ Spotlights Santiago 2027 in its “Around the World” Sporting Events Watchlist

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The following is an excerpt from Sport Business Journal’s “Around the World” article highlighting major events in the global sports field in the coming years, including the first-ever Latin American Special Olympics World Games in Santiago, Chile in 2027.
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NBA Player Tony Snell shares His Connection to Inclusion, Sport, Accessibility and the Special Olympics Movement

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In this episode, we honor Autism Acceptance Month with our notable guest Tony Snell. Tony is a professional basketball player in the NBA who was diagnosed with autism in 2023, after his son was diagnosed at 18 months.
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Special Olympics European Unified Youth Basketball Tournament

Special Olympics athletes participate in the 2020 NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Basketball Game
The first ever European Unified Youth Basketball Tournament will take place in Sansepolcro, Italy in October 2022.

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Get in touch with us to volunteer, become an athlete, join a Unified Sports team, work as a coach and to learn about upcoming events.
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Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 Announcement Makes Headlines Around the World

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Special Olympics Board Chair Dr. Timothy Shriver poses with Special Olympics athletes during the press event to announce that Santiago, Chile will be the host site for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games.
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Special Olympics World Games 2023 - The Spirit Lives On

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German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) and Special Olympics Germany launch coach training courses in Africa.
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