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In the News

Special Olympics Launches Sport Sustainability Framework

A pioneering new Sports Sustainability Framework (SSF) was launched in November as a key outcome of the Erasmus+ funded Special Olympics Environmental Sustainability Impact project. 
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A group of five men in formal attire all smile while sitting behind a large desk with documents on it which three of the men are signing.
Community Impact

Greece Commits to Expand Unified Schools Nationwide

Joining the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion underscores the European country’s dedication to inclusive education through sports.
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Special Olympics Romania athlete Anca Miron poses with an ear-to-ear smile
Athletes

TV Star, Photographer, Dancer and Athlete: The Many Talents of Anca Miron

Star of a reality show and featured in ELLE Romania magazine, the Special Olympics athlete now takes on Turin 2025
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Elisa Parutto, Special Olympics Italy athlete
Athletes

Elisa Parutto: Dancing with Passion and Determination

Through dance, Special Olympics Italia athlete Elisa Parutto transforms her emotions into movement. All she needs is to close her eyes and immerse herself in the choreography, allowing herself to be carried away by the intensity of the music and the rhythm of the song.
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Athletes

Lukas Hämmerli and Victoria Kälin Dancing Their Way to Turin 2025

From schoolmates to dance partners, the Swiss duo is set to represent their country at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy.
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Eight people dressed in formal attire and three others wearing Special Olympics Gibraltar uniforms are standing together, posing for a group photo.
Community Impact

Gibraltar Pledges to Advance Inclusive Communities

Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion membership marks lasting commitment to inclusive education through sports
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One man and one woman wearing Special Olympics Switzerland gear dancing and smiling at the camera on a bridge
Athletes

‘Celebrate the Exceptional’ Campaign Launches Ahead of Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

Initiative to highlight achievements of eight European athletes, each competing in one of the eight sports featured in Turin 2025
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Portrait photo of Special Olympics Great Britain’s figure skater Stephanie Gott smiling at the camera
Athletes

Stephanie Gott Returns to Italy, the Country That Gave Her a Second Chance at Life

Special Olympics Great Britain figure skater is set to compete at the World Winter Games in Italia, the birthplace of the surgeon who saved her life at 10 days old
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Kiera Byland wearing flip flops and holding a swimming cap and goggles holds her hand up to her neck laughing.
Athletes

Athlete Leaders of Europe Eurasia: Our 2024 Highlights!

As the year draws to a close, four Athlete Leaders from across our region, Kiera, Margaret, Gilmour and Inge reflect on their highlights from 2024 and look forward to the year to come!
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Community Impact

This Is Special Olympics

From the World Winter Games Turin 2025 to promoting inclusive health, education and sports, the message of Special Olympics athletes highlights limitless opportunities for the New Year.
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A female basketball player attempts a shot, while another player tries to block her, and a third player watches from the background.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Unified with Refugees initiative brings hope in Madrid

Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Senior Advisor Gerald Mballe travelled to Madrid, Spain, to visit a refugee reception center and a local school, and foster connections between refugees, people with intellectual disabilities and their host communities.
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Community Impact

The Michael Phelps Foundation and Special Olympics Transforming the World of Swim

As Special Olympics and the Michael Phelps Foundation continue their partnership, the future of swimming for athletes with intellectual disabilities looks brighter than ever.
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