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Sports Business Journal Dedicates Four Articles to Special Olympics in One Issue
New CEO David Evangelista, Board Chair Timothy Shriver, Chief of Sport and Competition Louis Lauria, Regional President & Managing Director, Latin America Claudia Echeverry, and Special Olympics Board Member and Athlete Leader, Kiera Byland BEM featured in expansive series of articles.
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On the Break: Namibia’s Moses Fredericks Makes His Mark
The pace was relentless, the shot clock unforgiving. Namibia’s Day 1 matchup against Germany revealed the intensity of 3x3 Basketball. Namibia’s Moses Fredericks rose to the challenge, contesting drives and staying active on the perimeter.
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Special Olympics Angola Soars with Manchester City
Special Olympics Angola unveils a thrilling partnership with Manchester City and global appliance group Midea to create a common football space in the city of Luanda
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A National Promise of Belonging: The Gambia Joins the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion
Ministry of Youth and Sports formalizes agreement to advance inclusive sport and education
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A National Promise of Belonging: The Gambia Joins the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion
Ministry of Youth and Sports formalizes agreement to advance inclusive sport and education
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Special Olympics Angola Soars with Manchester City
Special Olympics Angola unveils a thrilling partnership with Manchester City and global appliance group Midea to create a common football space in the city of Luanda
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On the Break: Namibia’s Moses Fredericks Makes His Mark
The pace was relentless, the shot clock unforgiving. Namibia’s Day 1 matchup against Germany revealed the intensity of 3x3 Basketball. Namibia’s Moses Fredericks rose to the challenge, contesting drives and staying active on the perimeter.
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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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A New Era of Inclusion: Burkina Faso Joins Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion
Burkina Faso Takes Bold Step for Inclusion and Empowerment
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Nestlé Health Science becomes Global Partner to Special Olympics
[Lausanne, Switzerland - 7 November 2025] Nestlé Health Science (NHSc) has announced a $2 million USD multi-year partnership with Special Olympics. The partnership will focus on Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program (MATP), and the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® screening protocol.
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