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Athletes

Born into the Game of Dreams

By Karini Viranna , July 07, 2026
A diverse group of women soccer players standing together, smiling, wearing their team jerseys on a grassy field.
Team Guatemala kicked off Day 2 of the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 with a dominant 6–0 win over Special Olympics USA. Footballer Daroulin Ávila and her teammates were hungry for a victory—leaving no doubt on the pitch.
In the News

Open Ceremony Lights Up City of Light

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6 July 2026 - Inclusion shined brighter tonight in the City of Light as the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 officially marked the start of the tournament.
Athletes

Special Olympics Senegal Looks to Bounce Back After Jamaica Defeat

By Karini Viranna , July 08, 2026
A group of footballers in green uniforms joyfully celebrating on a soccer field, raising their arms and smiling after a victorious goal.
Team Senegal suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Jamaica in their second Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 match after opening the tournament with a 6-0 victory over hosts France.
In the News

Athlete Leaders Don't Just Share Their Stories. They Are Trained to Lead.

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When Special Olympics athlete leaders Matthew Fong from Special Olympics Macau and Ron Szeto from Special Olympics Hong Kong stood before more than 300 employees representing six companies in Hong Kong, they weren't there simply to share their personal stories.
Athletes

Young Athletes Encouraged to Play in Paris

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8 July 2026. Yesterday, at the Charléty Stadium Dojo, 30 children from France with and without intellectual disabilities, participated in Young Athletes, fun motor skills courses as part of the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 non-competition events.
In the News

Badminton Momentum Builds at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota

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Demonstration sessions introduce athletes and coaches to the sport while creating lasting opportunities for badminton’s growth in North America
In the News

In Dominica, Raedian Felix Is Showing What's Possible

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Known as the "Nature Island," Dominica is a place of towering mountains, lush rainforests and rushing rivers.
Athletes

Coach Molly Underly Keeps Special Olympics USA Looking Forward

By Karini Viranna , July 09, 2026
A group of women wearing blue shirts with "USA" in white lettering smile as they pose together outdoors, with a construction facade, trees and shrubs in the background.
Coach Molly Underly and Special Olympics USA battled Special Olympics Namibia to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday, adding another chapter to a tournament that has already included a 2-1 win over Azerbaijan and a 6-0 loss to Guatemala.
Videos

Building Leaders, Connection, and Impact

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Leadership Academy brings together staff and athlete leaders from across Special Olympics to grow leadership skills, strengthen relationships, and create lasting impact across the movement.
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