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In every corner of the earth, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. These news stories come from all around the world.

Unified Champion Schools: Transformative Impacts Across Europe Eurasia

In schools across Europe Eurasia, students are redefining what it means to be inclusive through Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools (UCS).
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Special Olympics and Aruna Abhey Oswal Trust Join Forces to Advance Inclusion Through Partnership Renewal

Inclusive sports and health initiatives to be funded across the Caribbean and Europe
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Can a Touchdown Create Community?

The following is an excerpt from an op-ed in The Fulcrum, written by Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver in collaboration with the Harris Poll.
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Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation Unite to Provide Photo Service During World Winter Games Turin 2025

Experienced team of photographers to capture high-quality photos of all delegations from Africa, Europe Eurasia, and Latin America
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World Winter Games Turin 2025 International Media Coverage Hub

As the Special Olympics World Winter Games near, media networks around the world are buzzing about the exciting winter sport spectacle taking place 8-15 March in Turin, Italy. Check out some of the coverage below:
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Michal Dolinsky from Považská Celebrated by Famous Footballer Drogba: The Teenager will Represent Slovakia at Special World Winter Games in Turin!

The following is an excerpt from Novy Cas's article on Special Olympics MATP skier, Michal Dolinsky, who has been recognized for his athletic abilities by Didier Drogba.
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Slovakia Hosts its very First Special Olympics European Unified Volleyball Tournament

The first placed Special Olympics Slovakia team succeeded in securing a direct spot in the Special Olympics World Unified Volleyball Cup which will take place in Poland later this year.
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I Coach Girls Project to Launch Resources for Engaging Girls in Sport

As a partner in the I Coach Girls project, the SO Europe Eurasia Foundation (SOEEF) has ensured that the needs and input of girls with intellectual disabilities are represented at every stage.
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Basketball Relaunched in the Netherlands with Milestone National Event

In the middle of the Special Olympics European Basketball Week, basketball in the Netherlands has been relaunched with an event in the capital: the Special Olympics National Basketball Event is the starting point to give the sport the much-needed new boost.
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Global State of Inclusion in Education: Promises Made Must Become Promises Kept

The infrastructure of exclusion wasn’t built in a day, and it won’t be dismantled in a day. Moving beyond incremental steps in transforming education systems will require urgent, coordinated action—led by governments, civil society and international organizations—to transform education systems and deliver true inclusion for all learners.
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Unified Sport and Inclusion: Sunday 19 January—A Double Event in Rieti with 5-a-Side Football and Basketball

Two sports, two great passions, one great Unified Special Olympics event on Sunday that will involve athletes with and without intellectual disabilities from the Fortitudo Baskin, Team Sport L'Aquila, and Rietinclude teams, with the support of young refugees from Rieti participating as well.
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Faces of Inclusion: A Tale of Two Siblings

Mohamed's journey from facing societal barriers to becoming a champion is a testament to the support of his family and the opportunities provided by sport and Unified Champion Schools.
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