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16 International Teams Set for Inaugural Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup in Poland

Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup Poland 2025
The 16 teams—comprising around 200 players—from across the globe that will compete in the first edition of the Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup in Katowice, Poland from 5 to 8 October 2025 have been announced today.
Athletes

Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Jordan Schubert

Athlete walking out at Special Olympics event.
Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired is a storytelling series that highlights the journeys of individuals who got their start with Special Olympics at a young age—and never looked back.
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European Canoe Association

The European Canoe Association (ECA) and Special Olympics Europe Eurasia launched a new phase of collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on 6 July 2025. Building on the global partnership established by the International Canoe Federation in 2022, ECA is committed to expanding inclusive paddlesport opportunities for Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners. As the leading authority for canoe and kayak sports in Europe, ECA brings its expertise and resources to champion inclusion and excellence across the continent.
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Enter the Special Olympics Toyota bZ Sweepstakes for a Chance to Win an All-Electric Vehicle and Empower Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities

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[Washington, DC, USA - August 4, 2025] Special Olympics, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of the Special Olympics Toyota bZ Sweepstakes, an exciting opportunity for supporters across the United States to win a cutting-edge 2026 Toyota bZ All-Electric Vehicle while helping to create inclusive opportunities for Special Olympics athletes with intellectual disabilities.
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Special Olympic athlete hosts panel discussion.
RJ Nealon's journey with Special Olympics began with a letter. At just 10 years old, he reached out to the CEO of Special Olympics, eager to get involved. Now, RJ is working for Special Olympics athletes to find their voice.
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Gothia Special Olympics Trophy 2025 Wraps Up in Gothenburg

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25 teams from 16 nations bring energy to the 50th edition of the annual football event in Sweden.
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Special Olympics Athletes Make History on Formula 1 Racecar

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For the first time ever, Special Olympics athletes are featured on a Formula 1 racecar, part of the Visibility Drives Change initiative powered by TeamViewer, an official partner of Formula 1.
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Special Olympics and Topgolf’s Unified Fore Joy ProAm Fundraiser Returns for Second Year with Increased Support

[August 27, 2025] Special Olympics and modern golf entertainment leader Topgolf will play host to the largest inclusive golf tournament in the world during the Unified Fore Joy ProAm 1-7 September. Golf fans of all abilities will support and raise funds for Special Olympics programming at thirty participating Topgolf venues located in the United States.
Annual Report

Message from an Athlete Leader: Never Stop Dreaming

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My name is Cristhian Alexander Sornoza Morillo. I come from the Manabí province in Ecuador, a very humble background, country people, who educated me, taught me many values, respect and responsibility, but above all, humility and love.
Athletes

High School State Champion Will Compete in 2026 USA Games

By RJ Nealon, September 04, 2025
A male athlete leaps over a hurdle on the track. He is wearing a blue track uniform.
Imagine lining up in front of 30,000 fans in Cessna Stadium to run a 15-second race. Most people who’ve grown up playing sports will never have the chance to experience anything like that.
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