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Sport Partnerships

International Hockey Federation

FIH, the International Hockey Federation was established in 1924 as the Fédération Internationale de Hockey as the international governing organization for the sport of hockey (known as Field Hockey in the USA). Field Hockey in Special Olympics began its development in European programs, supported by a growing partnership with EuroHockey, the governing body of hockey in Europe. Field Hockey debuted on the Special Olympics World Games stage at the Berlin 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games, during which an historic memorandum of understanding was signed between Special Olympics and the International Hockey Federation. This MOU recognized a mutual commitment to developing the sport of field hockey within the Special Olympics movement and collaborating to provide more opportunities to promote, develop and celebrate the sport of field hockey for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Sport Partnerships

Badminton Europe

Badminton Europe (BEC) is the governing body of badminton in Europe.
Sport Partnerships

International Table Tennis Federation Foundation

Special Olympics & the International Table Tennis Federation Foundation signed an inaugural proclamation at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin. The two organizations aim to collaborate their efforts on using the transformative power of table tennis to provide opportunities for people with and without intellectual disabilities to experience higher levels of physical, emotional and social wellbeing in their local communities while increasing participation in the sport globally.
Community Impact

Iceland Enhances Inclusive Learning through Unified Sports

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Ceremony in Reykjavík ratifies the European country's membership in the Special Olympics Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion
In the News

“Inclusion Starts with Sport”

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Special Olympics’ Kiera Byland was a highlight speaker at the International Sports Press Association’s Global Congress gathering taking place in Barcelona, Spain this week.
In the News

European Football Week 2024: Celebrating the Beautiful Game for ALL!

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European Football Week #EFW2024 will see exciting football activities taking place across the continent from 25 May to 2 June 2024.
Athletes

“The news came as a complete surprise!”

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As Gilmour Borg and his fellow nine new Sargent Shriver Global Messengers take part in a week of training in Washington D.C., we take the opportunity to get to know Gilmour a little better with a one-to-one interview.
Press Releases

Henry Schein Extends Partnership with Special Olympics Until 2025, Promoting Wellness and Health Education for Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities Around the World

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Melville, NY (USA) – May 13, 2024: Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, today announced that it has extended through 2025 its existing partnership with Special Olympics to support health screening and education to and among its athletes at select events around the world.
In the News

New Horizons Open as Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Joins Judo Intellectual Disability Project

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The newly launched initiative will create opportunities for judokas with intellectual disabilities in Europe
Press Releases

Special Olympics and Topgolf to Partner in New Inclusive Fundraiser on September 27

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Golf fans of all abilities can register now for the Unified Fore Joy ProAm
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