Basketball

Coverage of the 2026 Special Olympics 3x3 Basketball Tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico has been named a finalist in the Sports Social Impact Initiative category at the 2026 Cynopsis Sports Awards.

2018 marks the 15th edition of one of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia's highlight events: European Basketball Week (EBW).

Spread the Word Week came to life not through one single event, but through a series of intentional, personal moments that invited people to reflect, participate, and most importantly, define what inclusion means to them.

Everyone needs a hero. Someone they look up to and strive to be like. A person who defies all odds and is courageous in the attempt as they transcend obstacles in their way.

[Santiago, Chile - 26 January 2026] Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 revealed the event logo, a powerful, multifaceted symbol reflecting the dynamism of the global movement and the Chilean spirit.

[San Juan, Puerto Rico - 4 December 2025] The wait is almost over. This week, Puerto Rico will make history as it welcomes basketball players from around the world to the first-ever Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup, a global celebration of sport, inclusion, and equality, taking place December 5 – 7, 2025, at Distrito T-Mobile, San Juan.

The pace was relentless, the shot clock unforgiving. Namibia’s Day 1 matchup against Germany revealed the intensity of 3x3 Basketball.

A Stage Set for History

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.

Fanside followed their journey in an article titled Morocco makes a statement at the Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup.