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1st Goal of the Men’s Tournament

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Senegal athlete Ousmane Bakhayokho scores the first goal of the men’s tournament against France.

1st Goal of the Women’s Tournament

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Special Olympics France Unified Partner Louana Exilie scores the first goal of the women’s tournament against Cote D’Ivoire.
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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.
Athletes

Journey to the Cup—Inclusion On and Off the Field

Diana Arias – Unified Partner, Goalkeeper - Special Olympics Guatemala (SOLA) - Women’s Team
In this series, meet the athletes, Unified partners, coaches, and officials whose journeys to Paris are filled with determination, friendship, and inclusion.
Community Impact

Joy in Every Sport: Highlights from the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

By Jadon Roberts, July 21, 2026
Graphic promoting Inclusion Revolution Radio Season 8, Episode 3. The design features three Special Olympics USA Games participants: a cheerleader in the foreground and two athletes in the background, one holding a football and one wearing a green Special Olympics track uniform. Text reads: “Season 8, Episode 3,” “Inclusion Revolution Radio,” “With Blaize Shiek, Digital Creator & Professional Cheerleader,” and “Tommy Holleman & Anna Murray, Media Team Reporters | Special Olympics North America.” Podville logo appears in the bottom right corner.
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.
Athletes

SO Canada Unified Co-Captains Bring Leadership and Positivity to the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup

SO Canada Co-Captains - two female athletes wearing red shirts with white maple leaves on them smile for a photo.
For the second time since its inception, the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup implemented Unified co-captains for each team.
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Side by Side: A Sibling Round Table

A group of people stood on a stage
Across the Special Olympics movement, siblings have always played an important role as supporters, advocates, teammates, and leaders.
In the News

Kilifi’s Quiet Shift

An athlete running
On the red-dirt fields scattered across this coastal region, a quiet but profound shift is underway.
In the News

Unified Football in Action: Special Olympics Bharat's (India) Journey to Silver

By Karini Viranna , July 13, 2026
Two athletes in blue team jerseys hold up silver medals while standing together during a medal ceremony.
SO Bharat (India) secured a proud second-place finish in the Division 3 final at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026, taking home silver after a 1-0 defeat to Special Olympics Spain.
In the News

From Leadership Development to Organizational Impact

A group of four people working on post it notes stuck to a window
Leadership is not built in isolation. It is developed through learning, collaboration, and a shared commitment to creating meaningful change. That philosophy sits within Special Olympics Leadership Academy.
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