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Europe Eurasia

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Special Olympics Europe Eurasia and the European Canoe Association (Paddle Europe) Sign Historic Partnership Agreement

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed today will see both organisations working even more closely together to bring the joy of inclusive paddle sport to athletes with intellectual disabilities across the region.
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Special Olympics Europe Eurasia and European Aquatics Announce Groundbreaking Partnership

Organizations to bring the joy of aquatics to athletes with intellectual disabilities through structured collaboration and inclusive sport development.
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Now Streaming on Kanopy

For the first time ever, Kanopy streams Special Olympics produced short documentaries.
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Romanian Parliament Passes Landmark Law to Expand Sports Access for People with Disabilities

Driven by Special Olympics advocacy, new legislation marks a breakthrough in inclusion and formal recognition of athletes with intellectual disabilities
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Inclusion as the Solution: Research Takes Center Stage at ISAPA 2025

Special Olympics spent last week working on the progression of research and evaluation for people with disabilities as it penned a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Federation of Adapted Physical Activity.
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The Unique Spirit of Rugby Returns to Paris!

300 athletes, 26 teams, five countries—as inclusive rugby booms across the region, the Special Olympics France International Flag-Rugby Tournament takes Paris by storm!
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Lithuanian Twin Brothers Become Three-Time FIBA Open Champs!

Brothers Rolandas and Rimvydas Kriauzliai, aged 24 years old, were part of the winning Lithuanian team at the recent FIBA Open in Mies, Switzerland for the third time in a row. Here, they discuss how their team clinched victory against Italy in a thrilling final, their 17-year journey with Special Olympics and the magic of competing at the FIBA Open!
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World Refugee Day 2025: Polina Finds Meaning Through Sport in Romania

13-year-old Polina from Ukraine struggled with her new life when she first arrived in Romania but, with the support of teachers, friends and Special Olympics, she began to thrive. Polina now enjoys a full life of art and sport—even achieving bronze at the recent Special Olympics Romania National Games!
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World Refugee Day 2025: Olubunmi’s Story of Healing and Hope in Madrid

This World Refugee Day, we’re celebrating the remarkable story of Olubunmi and her family—originally from Nigeria and now living in Madrid, Spain—who have used the power of sport, dance and music to bring health, healing and enduring hope into their lives.
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Special Olympics Norway Athletes Honored by Prince Sverre Magnus

Special Olympics Norway athletes who competed in Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 were honored in a reception in Oslo by Prince Sverre Magnus on 28 May for their achievements in sport.
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Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Youth Leadership Council Elects New Members

New generation of changemakers from across the region is ready to champion youth empowerment for the 2025 – 2026 period.
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Celebrating the Power of Play on International Day of Play

This International Day of Play, Special Olympics is celebrating the joyful, inclusive, and powerful impact of play in the lives of children with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
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