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FIVB and Special Olympics Join Forces to Promote Volleyball Worldwide

People standing together throwing volleyballs in the air.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed during the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
Special Olympics Europe Eurasia

Youth & Schools

A group of people sat at desks
The Special Olympics Europe Eurasia team works to develop schools across our region as hubs for community inclusion. Sports is the starting point. We aim for inclusion on the sports field, spreading to inclusion off the field, in the classroom and in the local community.

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Special Olympics Stands for Inclusion

Loretta Claiborne (black and white studio photo)
In response to protests across the U.S. supporting social justice for African Americans
Athletes

From Fear of Sports to Health Through Sports: Fahsai’s Story

Young girl and older man giving a peace sign with their fingers.
When Fahsai Saejang was born, her diagnosis—Down Syndrome and a hole in her heart—came as a shock.
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Tim Shriver and Tony Snell Speak Up for Parents of Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Tony Snell and Tim Shriver pictured with their families.
The following is an excerpt from an op-ed in Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper, written by Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver and professional basketball player Tony Snell:
Athletes

Inspirational Speaker, Author & Athlete: Meet Dina

Dina as an athlete on the left and motivational speaker on the right. Dina Galal, Egypt. Inclusion Works: The Revolution is Inclusion
There isn’t just one word to describe Dina Galal, a woman of many talents.
Athletes

Longtime Special Olympics Athlete Shows Passion Through Soccer

By Christian Holleman, February 02, 2026
A Special Olympics athlete wearing a yellow goalie jersey stands in the soccer net, facing the field.
It was a sunny day at the Bill Hughes Park in Rocklin, California, where long-time Special Olympics Northern California athlete Bud Hawley sat, ready to be interviewed.
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The Countdown Begins: Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 Officially Launched

A group of 10 people in two rows in front of Santiago 2027 branded signage.
The world’s largest global celebration of sport and inclusion is coming to Chile, to drive a cultural transformation The first edition of the World Games to be held in Latin America in the 58-year history of Special Olympics
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2007 Shanghai - Opening Ceremony Spectacular

Performers on the catwalk during the opening ceremonies.
The 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, China, were a celebration of the power of Special Olympics to change the hearts, minds and lives of people with intellectual disabilites worldwide. And it all started with a spectacular Opening Ceremony.
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