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Senegal Men and France Women Score First Goals of Tournaments

Three players, two from a team in orange and turquoise, one kicking the ball, and the opposing in white and blue.
The first goal of the Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 tournament was scored by Ousmane Bakhayokho, an athlete from Special Olympics Senegal in the opening match against France.
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World Media Celebrates Special Olympics’ Global Week of Inclusion

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As Special Olympics celebrates its Global Week of Inclusion from July 20 – 26, media outlets around the world are spotlighting the annual celebration of unity, empowerment and respect.
Athletes

Francesco Alipede Is Dreaming of Success in Abu Dhabi 2019

By Aoife O'Grady, March 05, 2018
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Volley Week reinforced a determination to follow his dreams - all the way to the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019!
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Didier Drogba Announced as Global Ambassador

Global soccer legend to open doors and promote inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities.
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Basketball Relaunched in the Netherlands with Milestone National Event

By Walter Tempelman, January 29, 2025
Four basketball player running on the court. The player on the front, a young man wearing a red jersey, is dribbling a basketball.
In the middle of the Special Olympics European Basketball Week, basketball in the Netherlands has been relaunched with an event in the capital: the Special Olympics National Basketball Event is the starting point to give the sport the much-needed new boost.
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COVID-19 Teaches Us about the Need for a Unified Approach to Health

By David S. Evangelista, April 07, 2020
Sofia Storling and Cyril Lamalle celebrate at the medal ceremony for the Alpine Skiing competition.
Could World Health Day 2020 mark a milestone in global health history? Perhaps, but not in the way that one might immediately imagine.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Coach Amber Radford Gets Creative During Pandemic to Keep Athletes Active

By RJ Nealon, May 25, 2021
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Amber Radford, a Special Olympics North Carolina coach, shares how the impact she has on all the athletes affects her. She details her start with the movement.

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