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Anca Oprea

Hear from Anca Oprea, a Special Olympics sibling, as she reflects on family, inclusion, and the impact of Special Olympics

Shahd Almowafy

Hear from Shahd Almowafy, a Special Olympics sibling, as she reflects on family, inclusion, and the impact of Special Olympics

Vimbai Yolanda Njovo

Hear from Vimbai Yolanda Njovo, a Special Olympics sibling, as she reflects on family, inclusion, and the impact of Special Olympics
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IRR: Joy in Every Sport: Highlights from the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

In this special episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, we looked back on the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, held 20 – 26 June in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Centered primarily at the University of Minnesota, USA Games were more than a competition; they were a powerful celebration of ability.
In the News

Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 Ends in Victory for Libya and Defending Champions Guatemala

By Karini Viranna , July 11, 2026
A football team in light blue and white uniforms celebrate together with gold medals, smiling and raising their arms as they sit on a stage
The tournament culminated on Saturday with Division 1 finals at Charléty Stadium, where Special Olympics Libya captured the men’s title and Special Olympics Guatemala successfully defended its women’s crown.
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Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation Unite to Provide Content Service During Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026

Photographers taking photos.
An experienced team of creators is set to produce high-quality photos, videos and features of the participant delegations during the event from 6 – 11 July.
In the News

The Beautiful Game Kicks Off: Paris hosts the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026

By Karini Viranna , July 03, 2026
Female footballers waiving, text on the image reads: Inspiration is Contagious
The footballs are packed. The boots are laced. From training grounds across the world, 324 footballers from 23 nations will gather at the Charléty Stadium in the ‘City of Light’ between 6-11 July to compete for the coveted title.
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.
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Open Ceremony Lights Up City of Light

People celebrating with their hands up and waving.
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.
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