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In the News

Special Olympics Europe Eurasia and the European Canoe Association (Paddle Europe) Sign Historic Partnership Agreement

Two men sit at a desk decorated in Special Olympics and European Canoe Association branding, each signing a document while surrounded by a group of young men and women t-shirts with medals around their necks.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed today will see both organisations working even more closely together to bring the joy of inclusive paddle sport to athletes with intellectual disabilities across the region.
History

1990s: Pushing for Inclusion and Improved Health for People with ID

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The first International Games are held outside the USA, as Special Olympics gains a greater global foothold. New health programs mark a turning point as well.
In the News

Special Olympics Athletes to Compete in European Aquatics 2026 Open Water Events in Cyprus, Hungary, and Spain

Six swimmers at the starting line of an open water swimming competition.
Organizations deepen their collaboration with events taking place in April, July, and October.
Special Olympics Asia Pacific

Afghanistan (Inactive)

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Special Olympics Afghanistan is currently inactive; updates will be shared here once available. For inquiries, please Contact Us.
Athletes

Twins Awed By Athletes at World Winter Games 2017

By Jill Hammergren, March 29, 2017
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Duncan and Cedric followed their sister Victoria to World Games 2017, and they couldn't stop raving about the athletes.
Community Impact

The Power of Unified Sports Comes to Israel

Shay Dagan Plessman presenting Israeli President Reuven Rivlin with a Special Olympics football.
Unified football and judo followed by an official reception at the residence of the President were just some of the highlights of the recent launch of Special Olympics Israel.
In the News

Special Olympics Chief Health Officer Responds to COVID-19 Outbreak

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Dr. Alicia Bazzano Calls for Urgent Need for Training for Health Care Professionals and Access to Quality Care for People with Intellectual Disabilities
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Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Hosts First Online Youth Summit

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On 22 and 25 June 2020, over 70, adult mentors, National Directors and international Special Olympics staff gathered for the first-ever Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Online Youth Summit.
Community Impact

Coach Brian’s Story

Image of athletes and coaches with the Gallagher and Special Olympics logos at the top.
As the Official Sponsor of Special Olympic International Sport and Coach Programming, A.J. Gallagher & Co. is committed to empowering athletes with and without intellectual disabilities to face their future with confidence through quality coaching and training experiences.
Community Impact

“Inclusion with All Its Letters:” Unified Storytelling in Chile

By Cat Lanigan, March 11, 2021
The flyer for the competition’s Zoom celebration, featuring four youth participants writing their stories.
High schoolers participating in the Play Unified : Learn Unified project in Chile took on a new type of competition this winter: storytelling.
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