In the News
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.
See How the World Lit Up to Mark Our 50th Anniversary
More than 225 landmarks across the planet proudly displayed a familiar color in celebration of Special Olympics.
Singapore's Play Inclusive 2018 Was a Hit
Some 450 participants from 38 different schools took part in Football, Floorball, Basketball and Badminton.
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Celebrating 50 Years of Inclusion
Watch some of the incredible moments from the last 50 years of Special Olympics.
Special Olympics Azerbaijan-UNFPA Project Kicked Off
A total of 40 girls, aged 14 to 17, and their coaches gathered at the Baku Sports Palace for their first Unified Football training.
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Europe Eurasia Committees Discuss Regional Plans in Slovakia
The Europe Eurasia Leadership Council and the Competition and Training Advisory Committee met to discuss upcoming events.
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Latvia Held First Law Enforcement Torch Run
Latvia recently held its first ever Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics in Riga!
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Sport and Health Event Shows Inclusion at Its Best
Over 350 Special Olympics athletes and students along with 130 university students gathered for a sport and health event in Tuzla.
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Special Olympics Florida Summer Games Saw New Innovation
Bocce courts featuring a revolutionary design took center stage—find out what was so different about them.
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European Football Week 2018
Supported by UEFA Respect, MetLife, national football federations and professional clubs, European Football Week (EFW) is a highlight in the Special Olympics calendar. From 19 to 27 May 2018, 45,000 participants across 50 countries took part in 450 events.
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South African Athletes Attend World Golfers Tournament
They all competed to their utmost best and came back victorious in the different levels of divisions they competed in.
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A Reunion Between Special Olympics Korea and Everton
Korea Unified Soccer team traveled to Liverpool, England for the second friendly match with a Unified Soccer team from Everton.
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Light Up the World for Special Olympics!
Special Olympics is calling on Europe Eurasia to light up red in a global show of inclusion this July. Special Olympic celebrates the 50 years of our movement this summer. To mark this major milestone, Special Olympics is asking everyone to Light Up for Inclusion! On July 20th, 2018 landmarks, stadia and iconic buildings around the world will turn red in a global act of unity. This exciting event will be global demonstration of tolerance, respect and a celebration of difference. Lighting up red for inclusion will help bring urgency and awareness for the inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities all over the world. David Evangelista, President and Managing Director, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia, is encouraging programmes to get involved: "As one of the largest regions, we are hoping that SOEE programmes answer this call and nominate a landmark and engage a contact to confirm a willingness to take part in the initiative." Find out more email fhynes@specialolympics.org
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