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In the News

European Special Olympics Athletes Impress on the Snow as Sports Season Kicks-off

Team of six happy people smiling and celebrating while posing for the camera and standing on the first step of the podium.
Alpine and Cross-Country Skiing Europeans take place with hundreds of athletes from 17 countries participating.
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Using Basketball to Overcome the Exclusion of her Past: Cecilia Gonzalez

Using Basketball to Overcome the Exclusion of her Past: Cecilia Gonzalez
Meet Cecilia Gonzalez, a basketball player with Special Olympics Paraguay, whose life is now unrecognizable after she discovered her love for basketball and competing with Special Olympics.
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Style of Sports Gets the Scoop on Parsons Be Brave Photoshoot

Daniel Fletcher poses in apparel he designed with Parsons School of Design.
The following is an excerpt from the article, Be Brave: Special Olympics X Parson, published by Style of Sport.
Athletes

Gerald Mballe Receives the Integration of Refugees Through Sport Award 2021

Gerald Mballe holding flowers and an award.
Special Olympics Advisor and advocate for Unified with Refugees programme, Gerald Mballe has been shortlisted for the Integration of Refugees Through Sport Award (IRTS) Role Model Award.
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Special Olympics Chairman Addresses Public Health Leaders at CDC

Dr. Timothy Shriver speaking behind a podium at a CDC engagement.
Dr. Timothy Shriver represented Special Olympics at the CDC Public Health Grand Rounds in Atlanta on 15 October—a monthly scientific presentation featuring the important work that CDC is doing in the United States and around the world to protect people and save lives.
Athletes

Meet Tan Yee Shu: Fitness Leader and Weight-loss Role Model!

Athlete leading a workout session on a zoom call.
At the 2019 World Games, Tan Yee Shu was known as the talented and motivated captain of his Unified basketball team. He continued that leadership even after competitions and in-person training halted due to COVID-19.
Athletes

Leaving Low Expectations Behind: Meet Shirnel

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Shirnel Swarts is a bright light wherever she shines—and she’s been shining a lot lately. A talented athlete, Shirnel is excited to be training for her second Special Olympics World Winter Games!
Athletes

Victory on Court 3: The Bomber Leads Italy to Glory

Male floorball athlete maneuvering the ball during a game.
The Division B Unified floorball match on Court 3 was a thrilling showdown between Special Olympics Italy and Special Olympics Germany.
Special Olympics Europe Eurasia

Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Mission

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Special Olympics in Europe and Eurasia encompasses a diverse range of cultures, languages and customs. From Iceland to Uzbekistan and from Finland to Malta, Special Olympics athletes and supporters are dedicated to promoting respect, inclusion and human dignity for people with intellectual disabilities. We do this primarily through innovative, expert-led sports, health, youth and schools and athlete leadership programming.
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