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2026 Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup! - Spanish

2026 Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup! - Spanish
We’re proud to announce that Paris, France will host the 2026 Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup! This incredible global event will unite 324 athletes, 48 coaches, 500 families, and 500 volunteers from all seven Special Olympics regions. In partnership with the French Government, the City of Paris, the French Football Federation, and Paris FC, we’re setting the stage for an unforgettable competition where athletes will showcase their skills, teamwork, and spirit to claim the title of Unified Football World Cup Champions! ⚽🌍
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Over 700 Health Screenings Performed in Two Days at Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®

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Over the last two days, Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® conducted over 700 free health screenings for athletes and Unified partners participating in the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup, Paris 2026.
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Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 Day 2 Highlights

Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 Day 2 Highlights
For Special Olympics Costa Rica Head Coach Mariana Molina, every training session, every match, and every opportunity is about so much more than the final score.
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Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 Day 3 Highlights

Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 Day 3 Highlights
The excitement didn't stop on the pitch!At the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup, our Young Athletes program was in full swing, showcasing the power of inclusion and the joy of play for children of all abilities.A huge thank you to our incredible Young Athletes volunteers and staff for bringing the energy, creating unforgettable moments, and making the day a success.
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SONA Regional Athlete Congress Overview

SONA Regional Athlete Congress Overview
History in the making! 🙌 Watch what happened when 25 Special Olympics athlete leaders from Canada, the Caribbean, and the U.S. gathered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for the first-ever SONA Regional Athlete Congress.
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Switzerland 2029 Trailer | Special Olympics World Winter Games 2029 | Official Preview

Switzerland 2029 Trailer | Special Olympics World Winter Games 2029 | Official Preview
Experience the future of the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Switzerland 2029. From March 10–17, athletes and coaches from 100+ countries will unite in Switzerland for one of the world’s largest winter sports events celebrating inclusion, equality, and international unity.
Community Impact

11 Sub-Saharan African Countries to Participate in 2019 World Games

Special Olympics leaders and representatives in a group photo in Africa. A Unified Sports banners is in the background, a country flag is in the foreground.
The Local Organizing Committee of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 has announced the 11 Sub-Saharan African nations participating in the World Games held on 14-19 March 2019.
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First Gold Medal Awarded at World Games

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The spirit of competition was in full swing during day one of the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi.
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Special Olympics Australia Announces Formal Bid to Host 2027 World Games in Perth

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Dr. Timothy Shriver, Chairman of the Special Olympics International Board of Directors, has called upon governments, businesses, philanthropists and the local community to rally behind Australia’s bid to host the 2027 Special Olympics World Games in Perth.
Healthy Start

Understanding My Child’s Future

Individuals with developmental delay (DD) and intellectual disability (ID) can lead fulfilling lives. With the right preparation, many individuals with ID can attend school, live independently, work in their communities, and show us their unique perspective and experience of the world.
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