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Europe Eurasia

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In the News

Special Olympics International Names Sven Albrecht Regional President and Managing Director, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia

Albrecht is the National Director of Special Olympics Germany and led Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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Outside on a sunny day, David Evangelista shakes hands with a female athlete standing on a medal podium.
In the News

Sports Business Journal Dedicates Four Articles to Special Olympics in One Issue

New CEO David Evangelista, Board Chair Timothy Shriver, Chief of Sport and Competition Louis Lauria, Regional President & Managing Director, Latin America Claudia Echeverry, and Special Olympics Board Member and Athlete Leader, Kiera Byland BEM featured in expansive series of articles.
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In the News

Aged 29 Years, Selim Hears His Mother's Voice for the First Time

Special Olympics Bosnia and Herzegovina transformed the life of Selim Mujanović by securing access to a hearing aid
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Community Impact

Lighting the Way Series, Part 4: The Power of Love and Support

Families are at the heart of Special Olympics, championing inclusion, building community, and driving impact every day. They shape every athlete’s journey by offering a unique type of love and support in a way that nurtures their physical, emotional, and personal development.
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A athlete standing with two people smiling and enjoying the day outside in the snow.
In the News

Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Edna Šunjić

From her first swim at Oaza to breaking barriers in sport, leadership, education, and government, Edna’s story is one of perseverance, possibility, and the transformative power of inclusion.
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Athletes

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

Mer and Amira were among 40 Special Olympics players and Unified Partners from Finland, Bulgaria and Lithuania taking part.
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Athletes

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

“Basketball has changed my life and I am proud to be a part of this family.”
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In the News

Special Olympics Celebrates Unity, Courage, and Friendship with European Basketball Week 2025

More than 25,000 players from over 35 countries will compete across 250 events between 25 November and 3 December.
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Women's team holding up trophy after victory.
In the News

sportanddev: Paris to Host the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026

The following is an excerpt from sportanddev’s article, detailing the upcoming 2026 Unified Football World Cup in Paris and sharing the excitement from sponsors and Special Olympics leadership.
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In the News

Special Olympics Athletes Create Their Own Tacos in Coca-Cola’s Campaign

Minette Dani and Ricky Landgraff from the Special Olympics Sweden team are participating this autumn in Coca-Cola’s taco campaign.
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In the News

Paris to Host the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026

The following is an excerpt from the International Sports Press Association’s (AIPS) article, “Paris to host 3rd edition of the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026” covering the announcement of Paris, France as the host of the Unified Football World Cup in 2026.
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In the News

Over 100 Sports Experts Convene in Cyprus for the Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Sports Conference 2025

The "Between the Games" Sports Conference focused on leveraging the Special Olympics World Games to further Sports Development for Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities in Europe and Eurasia.
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