Europe Eurasia
World Games Spotlight: Ella Curtis, Great Britain
It's been a hard road for Ella to become a cycling champion—literally. At age six, she had a traumatic fall from her bike; for years, the fear of falling and of the pain never left her. Ella, who has Down syndrome, was terrified and would shake with fear at even the suggestion of a bike ride.
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Special Olympics Athletes Compete in the Second Challenge Family Triathlon Series
The second annual Special Olympics European Triathlon Open Competition, as part of the Challenge Family Triathlon Series and hosted by Special Olympics Slovakia, took place this past weekend 18 – 22 May in Samorin, Slovakia.
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Developing Young Athletes in Montenegro: Zana and Biljana’s Story
Two kindergarten teachers in Montenegro are showing the benefits of the Young Athletes program in their community.
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Special Olympics Malta Athlete Gilmour Borg Shines as a Leader
“Nothing is more important to me than representing Special Olympics”
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Leading the Way to an Inclusive World: Meet Grace
Want to be a better advocate and ally? Here are her insights:
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Ready for Berlin 2023
10 October marks 250 days until the kickoff of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023! Hear from some of the athletes competing about what they are most looking forward to when they arrive in Germany.
Patrick’s Iron Will Helps Him Achieve Ironman 70.3
Special Olympics Switzerland athlete succeeds in grueling triathlon
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Kiera Byland's Medals Include Honor from the Queen
Created in 1922, the British Empire Medal is granted by the Crown in recognition of meritorious civil or military service.
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Special Olympics Romania athletes’ compassionate support for Ukrainian refugees
Ionut, 25, and Edi, 30, have joined hundreds of volunteers who help Ukrainian refugees transiting through Romania to other countries in Europe.
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Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Athletes Make History in Challenge Family Triathlon Series
For the first time-ever, a Special Olympics European Triathlon Competition was held as part of the Challenge Family Triathlon Series in Samorin, Slovakia
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‘I have so many dreams’--Meet Magnus!
At age 20, Magnus Orri Arnarson is already a role model for people with intellectual disabilities—and without—in Iceland...and beyond.
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Gerald Mballe Receives the Integration of Refugees Through Sport Award 2021
Special Olympics Advisor and advocate for Unified with Refugees programme, Gerald Mballe has been shortlisted for the Integration of Refugees Through Sport Award (IRTS) Role Model Award.
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