East Asia
World Media Celebrates Special Olympics’ Global Week of Inclusion
As Special Olympics celebrates its Global Week of Inclusion from July 20 – 26, media outlets around the world are spotlighting the annual celebration of unity, empowerment and respect.
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Athlete Leaders Don't Just Share Their Stories. They Are Trained to Lead.
When Special Olympics athlete leaders Matthew Fong from Special Olympics Macau and Ron Szeto from Special Olympics Hong Kong stood before more than 300 employees representing six companies in Hong Kong, they weren't there simply to share their personal stories.
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Special Olympics Slovakia Fall Short of Bronze After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Against SO Thailand
Special Olympics Slovakia finished fourth in the Division 1 competition after a dramatic Bronze medal match ended in a 4–4 tie, with SO Thailand securing the medal with a 3–1 penalty victory.
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Azerbaijan Women Claim Division 3 Gold After Dramatic Win Over USA
Special Olympics Azerbaijan captured the women’s Division 3 gold medal at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026, defeating Special Olympics USA 3–2 in a hard-fought final on 10 July.
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The Ball Makes a Stop in Paris to Visit the Unified Football World Cup
The Spirit of Football’s The Ball made a special stop at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 during yesterday’s men’s teams match between the United Arab Emirates and China.
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