Europe Eurasia
Youth Voices: Meet Bettina Lehmann, an Inclusive Youth Leader going to Baku!
Bettina Lehmann will represent Special Olympics Germany at the upcoming Global Youth Leadership Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan!
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How Opening Eyes Program Helped a Romanian Swimmer
Thanks to the program, supported by Essilor, 13-year-old Cristi Ardeleanu is experiencing huge improvements to his eyesight.
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Athletes Engage at Europe Eurasia Athlete Input Council
The group allows athletes to raise their voices, and provide guidance on the development of Special Olympics as a movement.
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Albania’s President Joined Special Olympics on Momentous Day
President H.E. Ilir Meta helped celebrate the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace on April 6, 2018 in Tirana.
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Shooting for the Stars at NBA All-Star Weekend
Serbian Special Olympics athlete Saska Vuijicic flew to Los Angeles for the NBA Cares All-Star Weekend! Read about her adventure.
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Trial Run for Brand New Figure Skating Rules
The system, also used in the Olympics, will now be a part of Special Olympics competitions for years to come.
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Special Olympics Athletes Honored at 2017 Sport Malta Awards
Rodney Gauci and Yowanna Vassallo were among the winners at the event to recognize Malta’s leading athletes, officials and teams.
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Francesco Alipede Is Dreaming of Success in Abu Dhabi 2019
Volley Week reinforced a determination to follow his dreams - all the way to the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019!
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Kaarel Hermaküla Shows What a Difference a Year Makes
The Special Olympics Estonian athlete made his skiing debut in 2017 and is now an international competitor. Learn about his rapid rise.
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How Basketball Changed Marcello Lorandi’s Life
The Italian Special Olympics athlete’s life didn’t start out easy. Learn how basketball helped him overcome some challenges.
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Danish Athlete Addresses Experts at Council of Europe Seminar
Martin Nielsen spoke to disability experts during a seminar organized by the Council of Europe and Danish Ministry of Social Affairs.
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Naide Demir: A Shining Star Leading Her Team
The Special Olympics Serbia athlete has been a star of her local basketball team ever since she first stepped on the basketball court.
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