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Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026

three footballers—two from one team, one from another—on the pitch playing a game.
In 2026, for the first time, France will host the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup in Paris. This, the third edition of the Cup, will take place 5 – 11 July across venues in the heart of Paris. There will be 24 teams, 12 men's and 12 women's teams, consisting of athletes with intellectual disabilities and Unified partners (athletes without intellectual disabilities), competing for the Unified Football World Cup title.
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EuroHockey

EuroHockey is the governing body of hockey in Europe. It has 42 member national associations and is one of five Continental Federations affiliated to the International Hockey Federation (FIH). EuroHockey (previously the European Hockey Federation) was founded in Cardiff, Wales in 1969
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Golisano Foundation support helps expand health programming in Kenya

By Mercy Mbone, August 15, 2019
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Ann Costello, Executive Director of the Foundation Visits Kenya for the first time and meets with athletes and teachers
Community Impact

Inclusion Revolution Radio Welcomes Jennifer Hansen and Dr. Mercy Ng’eno of Special Olympics Young Athletes

Graphic including photos of Jennifer Hansen, Dr. Mercy Ng’eno, and the Inclusion Revolution Radio logo.
Jennifer Hansen has worked for Special Olympics for over 10 years in multiple roles and now works as the Senior Manager of Young Athletes. Dr. Mercy Ng’eno is a consultant for Special Olympics and a pediatric cardiologist.
Athletes

Special Olympics “Staying Fit at Home” BINGO Board Encourages Fun Fitness

Image in blue and purple that reads: Staying fit at home BINGO | Special Olympics Health - Made possible by Golisano Foundation & Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Staying Fit at Home can be FUN with BINGO! The board is filled with links to workouts and other exciting activities. Each week, we challenge you to fill out the ENTIRE board and have fun while doing it.

50 Game Changers Portuguese

A ESPN e a Special Olympics uniram forças para uma iniciativa que conta as histórias dos momentos que mudaram as regras do jogo para alcançar um mundo mais inclusivo. Visite-nos toda semana para uma nova história de inclusão.

Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026

three footballers—two from one team, one from another—on the pitch playing a game.
In 2026, for the first time, France will host the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup in Paris. This, the third edition of the Cup, will take place 5 – 11 July across venues in the heart of Paris. There will be 24 teams, 12 men's and 12 women's teams, consisting of athletes with intellectual disabilities and Unified partners (athletes without intellectual disabilities), competing for the Unified Football World Cup title.

Maureen McCormick

Maureen McCormick, Special Olympics Global Ambassador
Actress, Designer, Singer, NY Times Bestselling Author
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