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Europe Eurasia

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Unity and Female Empowerment in the Spotlight for the Anniversary Edition of European Basketball Week

More than 250 local and national events will be held across the Europe and Eurasia region as Special Olympics celebrates a milestone EBW edition and a new level of engagement.
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Special Olympics Dutch Caribbean Kingdom Games Create Legacy of Impact

A small 111-square mile island off the coast of South America became a part of Special Olympics history when Bonaire played host to the first-ever Special Olympics Dutch Caribbean Kingdom Games November 3-5.
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Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Team Gathers in Warsaw

Strategic planning, sports development, marketing and communications were some of the topics discussed during the two-day gathering
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MATP Breaks records in Malta!

In October, Special Olympics International’s Senior Manager of Motor Activity Training Program (MATP), Niamh Mourton, attended a groundbreaking MATP event in Malta.
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20 Years of Sports And Inclusivity: Special Olympics Romania's Momentous Anniversary Celebration

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis extends congratulations and support for Special Olympics Romania athletes at reception with SOEE delegation
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Special Olympics Romania Embraces Inclusive Support for Ukrainian Refugees through Unified with Refugees Initiative

Representatives of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia, SO Romania, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency held a collaborative meeting in Bucharest to explore ways to amplify support for refugees.
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European Sports Conference Paves the Way for a More Inclusive Future in Sports

Bi-annual Gathering Unites Over 100 Sports Leaders from 40+ National Programs in Torino, Italy
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Special Olympics Malta Athlete Leader Gilmour Borg Speaks At EU World Mental Health Day Conference

Special Olympics Health Messenger Gilmour Borg shared his compelling journey from enduring bullying to emerging as an Athlete Leader, at the European Union's (EU) World Mental Health Conference in Brussels, Belgium.
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Global Partnership Between FIVB And Special Olympics International Thrives with Events in Poland and Brazil

The Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and Special Olympics International (SOI) have solidified their worldwide commitment to the cause of inclusion through sports with a series of events in Poland and Brazil in September and October 2023.
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Coach Webinar Series 2023, presented by Gallagher. Webinar 2 – Coaching Youth Athletes

A recap of week 1 of the 2023 Coach Webinar Series, presented by Gallagher.
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Erasmus+ Funded Special Olympics Operation Safeguard Project Advances in Estonia

Key discussions held on safeguarding progress and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities
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Chris Nikic Short Documentary Wins International Film Award

A Special Olympics Story: Chris Nikic about Special Olympics Florida athlete Chris Nikic, just won the grand prize at the Budva Sports & Arts Film festival- BSAFF in Montenegro.
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