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25 years of Special Olympics European Football Week #EFW2025

25 years of Special Olympics European Football Week #EFW2025
For 25 years, Special Olympics European Football Week has united people across 50+ nations through the power of sport. Join us as we celebrate the magnificent players, coaches, and communities who continue to redefine what’s possible. Here’s to the power of the beautiful game to transform lives.
Athletes

Special Olympics Lebanon shares a VERY SPECIAL Seasons’ Greeting!

Special Olympics Lebanon shares a VERY SPECIAL Seasons’ Greeting!
A wonderful video created by Special Olympics Lebanon team and athletes to wish everyone a joyful Christmas holiday.
In the News

Special Olympics Joins Forces with the European Football Development Network

Representatives from Special Olympics and European Football for Development Network shake hands on stage while holding a contract.
Promoting equal access to the football pitch for every player is at the heart of a new partnership between Special Olympics Europe Eurasia and the European Football Development Network.
In the News

Pioneering Programme to Support Young Athletes in Montenegro

Nine young athletes in a photo collage.
"Thank you for thinking of us … The whole family is thrilled and we cannot wait to start training."—this was the enthusiastic feedback of Sanja Šćekić, mother of eight-year-old years old Tara from Podgorica when they recently received a #YoungAthletesAtHome or #MladiSportistiDoma package!
Community Impact

Fit-5 Cards Promote Health for Athletes with Limited Access to Online Connectivity in the Africa Region

Six images of young adults wearing masks and interacting with one another.
During a time social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Special Olympics has made a variety of online resources, such as virtual games, workouts and leadership opportunities, available to keep athletes healthy and engaged until in-person activities resume.
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Athletes

Michael Svitak—Guiding Light of Team Austria!

By Karini Viranna , October 07, 2025
Michael Svitak and his teammates play a volleyball match, photographed from behind
At 48, Team Austria’s Michael Svitak is one of the most experienced players, taking up the role of “unofficial captain” and leading by example both on and off the court.
Videos

True Champions Max and Ronnie

True Champions Max and Ronnie
Special Olympics isn't just about winning medals; it's about growing together as a community.
Press Releases

Excellence in Inclusive Education in Rwanda

Four schools competed in Special Olympics Rwanda's Unified Sports competition.
[Kigali, Rwanda – 17 September 2024] In recognition of Special Olympics Rwanda’s continued excellence in inclusive education, the country will play host to 50 delegates from 11 countries for the Special Olympics Africa Unified Champion Schools Workshop from 24 – 26 September at the Four Point Sheraton.
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Strength of Kindness: Welcoming Champions at the Turin Winter Games Opening Ceremony

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Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 Kick Off with Heartfelt Opening Ceremony
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