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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.

EBU Members to Show Coverage of 2023 Special Olympics World Games

Eurovision Sport has reached an agreement for selected EBU Members to show coverage of the 2023 Special Olympics World Games, to be held in Berlin, Germany from 17 to 25 June, 2023.
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Berlin 2023 set to Deliver Best World Games Broadcast in Special Olympics’ History

As the excitement around Berlin 2023 World Games builds, we are pleased to announce that viewers around the world can look forward to the biggest and best broadcast coverage in our history.
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The Flame is Lit for World Games Berlin 2023

The moment has come: The Special Olympics Flame of Hope™ was lit by a high priestess in Athens, Greece, in a solemn ceremony at the historic temple Zappeion Megaron.
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#EFW2023 Celebrates Women's Football and Empowers Unified Youth: Join the Action!

New edition of major European competition will run between 20 and 28 May 2023
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Special Olympics South Africa featured in Cape Town ETC ahead of Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

The following is an excerpt from the article titled “Special Olympics South Africa National Team launches its ‘Road to Berlin’” in Cape Town ETC newspaper:
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Exceptional Parent Magazine Digs into Special Olympics Athlete Eric Massey’s Training Regime and Healthy Lifestyle

The following is an excerpt from the article titled “Two Billion Steps Later, Athletes Continue Leading the Way on the Road to Fitness” found on page 38 of Exceptional Parent Magazine.
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PMIEF Announces More Than US$5 Million Worth of Grants to Help Seven Youth-Focused Non-Profits Shape the Next Generation of Leaders

Through the partnership with PMIEF, SO Ukraine will work with an organization named Reigniting Inclusion Across Ukraine to train staff, coaches and athletes on program management and rebuild inclusive youth programming across Ukraine.
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Special Olympics Slovakia Organizes First Ever Safeguarding Seminar

Special Olympics Slovakia organized its first ever Safeguarding seminar as part of the Special Olympics Operation Safeguard project, funded by Erasmus+, with 60 participants attending.
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Fundação Benfica Hosts First Stage of Special Champions League

Twelve football teams from across Europe participate in the EU-supported event.
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Engel & Völkers Renews Partnership with Special Olympics International

After celebrating more than $1 million in funds raised, the luxury real estate brand increases sponsorship commitment
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“Everybody Joins!” Inclusive Learning Resource “Alle Machen Mit!” Published

Special Olympics World Games, Berlin 2023 with Special Olympics Germany has recently launched "Alle machen mit"—an inclusive learning resource for schools and clubs.
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