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A large group of athletes and Special Olympics representatives stand in a circle clapping with joyful expressions on their faces.
In the foreground, a woman stands holding a red hoop while a child throws a orange ball with a multicolor tail through it. Another child using a mobility walker is nearby. The room has a wooden floor and a brightly painted mural on the wall depicting hills, buildings, clouds, birds, and water.
Community Impact

A Week of Impact: Showcasing Inclusive Health at Special Olympics Ireland Site Visits

A weeklong series of site visits across Ireland highlighted innovative partnerships, athlete led initiatives, and institutional leadership advancing inclusive health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Six swimmers at the starting line of an open water swimming competition.
In the News

Special Olympics Athletes to Compete in European Aquatics 2026 Open Water Events in Cyprus and Hungary

Organizations deepen their collaboration with events taking place in April and July
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Graphic: Women at the Heart of Special Olympics. Female Participation: Turin 2025 45.6%; Berlin 2023 48.1%; Abu Dhabi 2019 41%; Austria 2017 31.2%. Goal is 50:50. Special Olympics has been steadily moving toward achieving a 50:50 gender balance among participating athletes in the World Games.
Community Impact

Women at the Heart of Special Olympics: Celebrating Women’s History Month

Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the remarkable achievements of women throughout  history who have shaped our past and are shaping our future.
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Three young women sitting at a round table talking.
In the News

Women Play, Women Lead

A significant leadership gap remains across Special Olympics globally. There are 50,739 Athlete Leaders worldwide, with 34.6% more men serving in these roles than women. The Women Play, Women Lead initiative is working to address this issue.
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Covers of four children books featuring Special Olympics athletes.
Community Impact

Special Olympics’ New Children’s Book Series Brings to Life Remarkable Athlete Journeys

Illustrated stories invite young readers to the value of inclusion through sports by joining athletes Anca, Eros, Marcel and Stephanie on their journey to World Winter Games Turin 2025.
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Community Impact

Unified by Sport: Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Launches Powerful Documentary Trailer Ahead of Turin 2025 One-Year Anniversary

Featuring four athletes’ journeys, this EU-supported film showcases the impact of Special Olympics and the enduring legacy of the World Winter Games
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Football match with a player in a blue jersey entering the penalty area to shoot, while a player in a red shirt attempts to block him.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Initiative Expands with European Union Support

Inclusive sports events in Cyprus, Italy, Slovakia, and Spain foster hope and belonging for refugees and people with intellectual disabilities
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In the News

Men’s and Women’s Teams Selected to Compete in the Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026

On 19 February, Special Olympics, Special Olympics France, and the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 Local Organizing Committee welcomed over 200 guests and partners to the historic Paris City Hall to announce the 24 teams selected to compete in the Cup.
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Magnús with a camera in his hands
In the News

Magnús Captures the Spirit of Sport in Cyprus

When Sports Directors gathered in Cyprus for the Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Sports Conference in October 2025, the focus was on strengthening sport, expanding opportunity, and shaping the future of Special Olympics. For Magnús, the conference represented something more personal, a meaningful next chapter in his own journey.
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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.
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