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A large group of athletes and Special Olympics representatives stand in a circle clapping with joyful expressions on their faces.
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In the News

Special Olympics Netherlands Athlete Seeks Inclusion in New Documentary.

Now available to stream on YouTube is the new Dutch documentary Meer Dan Meedoen (More Than Just Participating) following Special Olympics Netherlands athlete EsmeeAnne.
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Disability Scoop Highlights Special Olympics Research on AI Bias

Disability Scoop featured Special Olympics' recent research examining how artificial intelligence systems can perpetuate bias toward people with intellectual disabilities.
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In the News

Foundation for Lasting Inclusion

In Albania, the road to inclusion isn't always straightforward.
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World Media Celebrates Special Olympics’ Global Week of Inclusion

As Special Olympics celebrates its Global Week of Inclusion from July 20 – 26, media outlets around the world are spotlighting the annual celebration of unity, empowerment and respect.
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Side by Side: A Sibling Round Table

Across the Special Olympics movement, siblings have always played an important role as supporters, advocates, teammates, and leaders.
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Two athletes in blue team jerseys hold up silver medals while standing together during a medal ceremony.
In the News

Unified Football in Action: Special Olympics Bharat's (India) Journey to Silver

SO Bharat (India) secured a proud second-place finish in the Division 3 final at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026, taking home silver after a 1-0 defeat to Special Olympics Spain.
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A football team in light blue and white uniforms celebrate together with gold medals, smiling and raising their arms as they sit on a stage
In the News

Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 Ends in Victory for Libya and Defending Champions Guatemala

The tournament culminated on Saturday with Division 1 finals at Charléty Stadium, where Special Olympics Libya captured the men’s title and Special Olympics Guatemala successfully defended its women’s crown.
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Didier Drogba Speaks with Special Olympics Côte d’Ivoire at Unified Football World Cup in Paris

Following their semifinal match, the Special Olympics Côte d’Ivoire Women's team was visited by football legend and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Didier Drogba.
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A group of women soccer players wearing white and blue uniforms celebrate in a team huddle on the field of a large stadium with mostly empty stands in the background.
Athletes

Special Olympics Slovakia Fall Short of Bronze After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Against SO Thailand

Special Olympics Slovakia finished fourth in the Division 1 competition after a dramatic Bronze medal match ended in a 4–4 tie, with SO Thailand securing the medal with a 3–1 penalty victory.
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14 team members pose in two lines in front of the Unified Cup banner.
In the News

Defending Champions Set for Division 1 Finals Showdown in Paris

The women’s Special Olympics Guatemala team and the men’s Special Olympics Jamaica squad look to capture the championship titles for the second time in a row.
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In the News

Azerbaijan Women Claim Division 3 Gold After Dramatic Win Over USA

Special Olympics Azerbaijan captured the women’s Division 3 gold medal at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026, defeating Special Olympics USA 3–2 in a hard-fought final on 10 July.
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Two football teammates wearing blue Special Olympics China jerseys stand side by side on a football field with their arms around each other's shoulders. The player on the left wears number 11, while the player on the right wears number 7. Trees and a goalpost are visible in the blurred background.
Athletes

Special Olympics China’s Unified Team Proves the Game Is for Everyone

Special Olympics China faced off against SO Spain in their Division 3 semi-final match at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026, suffering a 6-0 defeat.
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