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Slam Dunk for Inclusion: The First Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup in Puerto Rico

Inclusion Revolution Radio Season 7 Episode 6 Luis Fermaint and Jesus Cortes, Special Olympics Puerto Rico, presented by Toyota
This episode spotlights the power of inclusion and the growth of Unified Sports worldwide, featuring voices from Special Olympics Puerto Rico who are shaping this groundbreaking event.

Health Messenger

The resources can be used to train Special Olympics athletes to become Health Messengers, empowering them to become health leaders, educators, advocates and role models within their Special Olympics communities and the community at large.
Athletes

‘Basketball was our Language’—Brother and Sister Star in the World’s First International Unified Basketball Camp

By Victoria Pollitt , November 28, 2025
Two basketball players stand in front of signs at Unified Basketball Camp
Mer and Amira were among 40 Special Olympics players and Unified Partners from Finland, Bulgaria and Lithuania taking part.
Athletes

Life-changing Benefits of Basketball with Special Olympics Hellas and Panathinaikos AKTOR

By Victoria Pollitt , November 27, 2025
Three basketball players stand together in front of signs
“Basketball has changed my life and I am proud to be a part of this family.”
Community Impact

Why the R-Word Is the R-Slur

A group of unified students promoting Spread the Word
Practice Inclusion: End the Use of the R-Word The research shows that when social media users are posting about people with intellectual disabilities, 7 in every 10 of those posts are negative, and 6 in 10 contain a slur.
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Special Olympics Celebrates Unity, Courage, and Friendship with European Basketball Week 2025

By Victoria Pollitt , November 25, 2025
A group large of basketball players stand together smiling on court.
More than 25,000 players from over 35 countries will compete across 250 events between 25 November and 3 December.
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Special Olympics Puerto Rico Hosts Live Draw Ceremony for the Inaugural Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup

3x3 Special Olympics Unified Basketball World Cup San Juan 2025
[San Juan, Puerto Rico – 4 September 2025] With just 92 days to go before the first tip-off at Distrito T-Mobile for the inaugural Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup, Special Olympics Puerto Rico today hosted the official Draw Ceremony for the Cup.
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