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Videos

'Keep Up With the Girls' campaign kicks off!

'Keep Up With the Girls' campaign kicks off!
‘Keep Up With the Girls’ is a brand new European Union-supported project aimed at getting women and girls with and without intellectual disabilities involved in football.
Videos

A Second Chance at Life

A Second Chance at Life
Joel fled conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and found refuge in Uganda. As a young person with an intellectual disability, he faced isolation and exclusion—until he discovered Special Olympics Unified Sports.
Special Olympics Europe Eurasia

Volunteer in Europe Eurasia

A large group of athletes and Special Olympics representatives stand in a circle clapping with joyful expressions on their faces.
Special Olympics in Europe and Eurasia encompasses a diverse range of cultures, languages and customs. From Iceland to Israel, from Portugal to Siberia, Russia, Special Olympics athletes and supporters are dedicated to promoting respect, inclusion and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities through sports.

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Utah’s Unified Team Sees Growth at NIRSA Tournament, While Siblings Share Meaningful Moment

By RJ Nealon, January 14, 2025
A group of Special Olympics athletes, Unified partners and coaches pose for a group photo.
During the NIRSA Flag Football Championship, the University of Utah demonstrated excellent growth in its Unified flag football team and showed off two pairs of siblings deeply committed to inclusion.
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IRR: Mary Davis, Special Olympics CEO

Season 7, Episode 7, Mary Davis
It’s here! 🎙️ Celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a new episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. Host Novie Craven sits down with Mary Davis, CEO of Special Olympics, to discuss her journey from Ireland to leading a global movement for inclusion. Mary shares insights on advocacy, impact, and what’s ahead as she prepares for retirement.
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𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode 13: Novie Learns the Basics of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

𝙉𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚 𝙆𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 - Episode 13: Novie Learns the Basics of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
In this special episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, we looked back on the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, held 20 – 26 June in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Centered primarily at the University of Minnesota, USA Games were more than a competition; they were a powerful celebration of ability.Download the Transcript
Sport Partnerships

European Aquatics

Special Olympics Europe Eurasia and the European Aquatics (EA) first partnered on 3 September 2006 to promote inclusive swimming opportunities for Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners. On 4 July 2025, a renewed Memorandum of Understanding marked the beginning of a deeper, strategic collaboration. As the governing body for swimming in Europe, EA brings its expertise and network to elevate inclusive sport across the continent.
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Basketball

Basketball Lead
Basketball is a favorite Special Olympics sport. This basketball sport center draws together sport news and stories, upcoming events and links to the Special Olympics Basketball Coaching Guide.
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