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First-Ever Inmate Flame of Hope Run Raised Thousands
Special Olympics Northern California made history when it held the run, which took place inside the California Correctional System.
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See Highlights From 2017 European Football Week
More than 40,000 athletes with and without intellectual disabilities participated in 2017. Look back at some of the highlights.
Shanghai to Helsinki: Floorball 101
Visitors all the way from Shanghai came to Helsinki, Finland to learn about the sport of floorball.
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Eduardo Vegas Wows Fans at Johan Cruyff Golf Memorial Tournament
The Special Olympics Spain athlete proved to be one of the stars at Montanyá Golf Club.
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A New Milestone for Special Olympics in Greece
Special Olympics Hellas in Greece is celebrating a fantastic accomplishment!
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Doctor's Discovery Helped Athlete Avoid Ear Damage
An athlete from Belgium avoided potential catastrophic damage to his hearing thanks to the Healthy Athletes screening program.
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Special Olympics Malta Reaches Out to Refugees
They held come-and-try sessions in golf, hockey and football, as well as Young Athletes and Healthy Athletes promotion sessions.
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Swimmers Competed in Open Water Maccabia Games Event
Every 4 years, Israel hosts the Maccabia Games, which are called the “Jewish Olympics." Jews from about 80 countries come to compete.
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Special Olympics Russia Athletes Realized a Dream
The athletes' dream became a reality when they served as flag bearers at the recent FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.
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Special Olympics Turkey Held Last Regional Games of the Season
On 6th June, athletes from Thrace regions competed in the Regional Games in Kırklareli.
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Special Olympics Switzerland Teams at FIBA Open 2017
The biggest grassroots basketball event in Switzerland, FIBA Open 2017, took over courts in Mies in June.
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A Life Changed By Football: Said Abdel Lah
Said Abdel Lah’s life changed when he joined Plena Inclusión Ceuta, a partner of Special Olympics Spain.
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