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In the News

World Media Takes Notice of Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup

Puerto Rico player in red runs and dribbles the ball while the Dominican Republic player in blue reaches over to try to steal the ball.
Puerto Rico’s Felix Ruiz Rodriguez takes on Dominican Republic’s Carlos Perez Ramos in the Division 1 final on 7 December 2025. Dominican Republic bested home team with a final score of 14-10.

Hearts are still pounding, full of the excitement from the first ever Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup held in San Juan, Puerto Rico from 5 – 7 December 2025. Skill, sportsmanship and inclusion took center stage and the global media took notice. Here is a sample of the coverage.

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Two players from Puerto Rico pose for a photo standing in the crowd during the party
In the News

Historic Hoops: San Juan Hosts the First-Ever Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup

Players and teams across San Juan, Puerto Rico, woke up energised after last night’s spectacular Opening Ceremony that officially launched the first-ever Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup. From 5 – 7 December, 180 players from 27 countries will take to the courts at Distrito T-Mobile, carrying not only speed and strategy, but a shared purpose that defines Unified Sports.
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Young woman dribbles the ball preparing for a move against an opponent.
Athletes

Jamaican Player Debuts on the Global Stage at the Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup 

At just 19 years old, Jamaican born 3x3 Basketball player Makayla Williams is already showing the world what determination looks like. She joined her Special Olympics program two years ago, driven by her love for basketball and the joy of competing alongside her teammates. 
1 Min Read
Young woman on the basketball court
Athletes

Yo soy Boricua, Pa´que tú lo sepas

Frances Ocasio, 19-year-old Special Olympics Puerto Rico athlete is proudly representing her island, the host country, at the Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup. Today she is confident, focused, and determined, but her path to the team was not easy.
1 Min Read