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Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 Day 2 Highlights

Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 Day 2 Highlights
For Special Olympics Costa Rica Head Coach Mariana Molina, every training session, every match, and every opportunity is about so much more than the final score.
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Sport at the Heart of Social Inclusion and Education: Niger Joins the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion

A group of about ten people seated around a conference table during an official meeting in a boardroom. Several participants are speaking and listening, with microphones, notebooks, and documents placed on the table. Two red balls with the Special Olympics logo sit at the center. A national flag of Niger stands upright behind the group, and framed artwork is visible on the walls.
Ministry of Population, Social Action and National Solidarity commits to boosting inclusive sport and education in Niger
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Special Olympics Athletes React to AI Bias Study Led by Special Olympics

four different people combined to make one image. each person is smiling.
Special Olympics Athlete-Spokespersons see dangers and opportunities highlighted in a new study on how AI reinforces subtle but widespread bias against those with intellectual disabilities.
In the News

The Caribbean Leadership Academy Launches

Athlete Leader addresses attendees at the Leadership Academy.
Eighteen leaders from six Caribbean islands gathered together in Saint Kitts and Nevis, not in a massive conference hall, but in a space built for conversation, honesty, and growth.
In the News

Two by Two, AALE Pairs Will Be Everywhere at the USA Games

Four people talk to each other and walk on the sidewalk toward the camera
An Innovative Way for Athlete Leaders to Learn Debuts Today
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USA Games Are Underway, Practice Begins

By RJ Nealon, June 22, 2026
Special Olympics New Mexico athletes and coaches celebrate on a at the Track & Field Stadium after practice, excited for the upcoming athletics competitions at the 2026 Specia Olympics USA Games.
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are officially underway in the Twin Cities, and there’s much excitement around town.
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Building the Foundation for an Inclusive Future

A two-photo collage. The first photo shows a young child standing in the street smiling at the camera. The second photo shows a young child crawling under hurdles.
Celebrated annually on 11 June, International Day of Play reminds us that play isn’t just fun; it’s an essential part of childhood development. It’s how children build confidence, communication skills, physical coordination, and social-emotional development—laying the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being. Early childhood play programs like Special Olympics Young Athletes bring this to life.
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ESPN’s Unified Sports Challenge Takes on Allianz Field

By RJ Nealon, June 23, 2026
Tim Shriver and members of Team Shriver cheer and raise their arms in celebration after a successful event during the 2026 ESPN Unified Sports Challenge at Allianz Field.
On the University of Minnesota campus, the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games is showcasing 16 sports, and 3,000 athletes from across the country are here to win one thing—gold.
In the News

FanSided Covers the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

Athlete showing off painted nails.
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are finally here!
In the News

Advancing Inclusion for Rohingya Refugees with Disabilities Through Sport in Bangladesh

Badminton players going for the birdie. the text reads: "...to advance the inclusion of Rohingya refugees with intellectual disabilities through a pilot program of inclusive sport sessions and coach training."
A new pledge by Special Olympics Asia Pacific and its partners leverages sport to identify, include, and support Rohingya refugees with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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