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From Sport Development to Sport for Development: Thailand Building Inclusion Through Sport
In the lead up to the Cup, Special Olympics Thailand and its partners utilized Sport for Development practices, as part of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, using sport as a catalyst for social inclusion, education, health, and community development.
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“Pure Energy, Joy And Excitement.”: Andrei Ungureanu of UPS Reflects on the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games
Andrei Ungureanu, UPS Nordic Focus on Abilities BRG Chair, reflects on the joyful Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026 and the fun-filled UPS activation.
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Special Olympics Joins Opening of European Week of Sport 2026 in Dublin
The European Week of Sport—now in its twelfth year—launched in Dublin, Ireland this week. Special Olympics joined the Irish and European sports communities to celebrate the journey so far for EWOS and reflect on how we can work together to support everyone to #BeActive into the future.
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Special Olympics Judo Open Sarajevo to Mark Historic Step for Inclusion in Global Judo
Athletes with intellectual disabilities will compete within an IJF world-level framework as part of Sarajevo’s World Judo Championships Veterans and Kata programme.
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Veo Highlights the Power of Connection at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup
Veo recently featured a story showcasing how access to live-streamed matches helped supporters around the world stay connected to the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup, held in Paris from 6 to 11 July.
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Special Olympics Malta Hosts One of the Largest MATP Demonstrations Ahead of the Special Olympics European Swimming Open 2026
More than 100 athletes took part in a landmark Motor Activity Training Program (MATP) demonstration in Malta last week.
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“It’s an Unforgettable Experience”: Toyota Motor Europe Volunteers at Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026
Mercedes Navarro Puig and Maciej Fran were among nine Toyota Motor Europe volunteers who travelled to Malmö to Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026.
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“It is All About Inclusion” – Toyota Motor Europe Support for Sweden Invitational Games 2026
The Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026, which concluded on Sunday, is yet another flagship event in our region that Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has put considerable support behind.
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Special Olympics European Open Swimming Competition Malta 2026 to Champion Inclusion Through Sport
Malta to welcome athletes from across Europe and beyond for a major international swimming event from 10 to 14 September 2026
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2,000 Athletes, 26 Nations, 11 Sports: Bring on Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026!
The Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026 will be officially opened in Folkets Park, Malmö, marking the largest sporting event ever held in Sweden for people with intellectual disabilities.
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