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Athletes

Yo soy Boricua, Pa´que tú lo sepas

Young woman on the basketball court
Frances Ocasio, 19-year-old Special Olympics Puerto Rico athlete is proudly representing her island, the host country, at the Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup. Today she is confident, focused, and determined, but her path to the team was not easy.
Athletes

Unity on the Half-Court: Saudi Arabia’s Journey Unfolds in San Juan 

By Karini Viranna , December 07, 2025
A player tries to grab the ball from another
Special Olympics Saudi Arabia entered the Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup with a mission grounded in competitive drive.
Athletes

Australia’s Unified 3x3 Team Shows Heart and Hustle

By Karini Viranna , December 07, 2025
A team dressed in yellow and green are huddled together smiling, spectators are in the background.
At the 3x3 Basketball World Cup in San Juan, team Australia has been turning heads with its combination of speed, skill, and teamwork—aided by player Jordan McCormick, bringing passion and infectious enthusiasm to every play.
In the News

FanSided Article Unearths Team Morocco’s Grit

Female athlete takes a jump shot.
Fanside followed their journey in an article titled Morocco makes a statement at the Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup.
In the News

World Media Takes Notice of Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup

Puerto Rico player in red runs and dribbles the ball while the Dominican Republic player in blue reaches over to try to steal the ball.
Hearts are still pounding, full of the excitement from the first ever Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup held in San Juan, Puerto Rico from 5 – 7 December 2025.
Intellectual Disabilities

Down Syndrome

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Down syndrome describes a set of cognitive and physical symptoms that result from having an extra copy or part of a copy of chromosome 21.
Intellectual Disabilities

Other Intellectual Disabilities

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There are many other types of intellectual disabilities—some have known causes, while others remain unknown.
History

1990s: Pushing for Inclusion and Improved Health for People with ID

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The first International Games are held outside the USA, as Special Olympics gains a greater global foothold. New health programs mark a turning point as well.
History

2010s: Building an Inclusive World

As the movement continues to grow, the joy of Unified Sports is bringing together people with and without intellectual disabilities on every continent. We invite the world to come play with us -- and experience the transformative power of sports!
History

1968 Games

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Fifty years ago, the world began to change for the better, for millions of people with intellectual disabilities—and for all those who love them. And it started in Chicago, Illinois.
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