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Polish Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski has been a firm and fervent supporter of the athletes of Special Olympics since the early 1990s when he first encountered our movement as the Mayor of the city of Wrocław (1990 to 2001).

Special Olympics European Football Week 2026 is finally here! In its 26th edition, #EFW celebrates the power of partnerships and how open collaboration with our partners helps us expand and improve our football offer throughout Europe and Eurasia. This year, over 300 events are to take place in 40 countries across our region: celebrate #EFW2026 with us!

High-level delegation led by SOEE President Sven Albrecht meets Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and national partners in Skopje to strengthen cross-sector commitment to inclusion through sport

Special Olympics and TME partner up to expand Unified sports across Europe and Eurasia through December 2027.

Media registration for the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 has officially opened.

Take a look back at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Draw Ceremony hosted by the French Football Federation as we officially kick off the journey to Paris 2026. For the first time ever, France will host the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup, taking place 6 – 11 July 2026 across iconic venues in the heart of Paris.

[Paris, France – 16 April 2026] The road to the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 took a major step forward as the official tournament Draw Ceremony was held at the headquarters of the French Football Federation in Paris on 16 April.

On World Day for Physical Activity, we’re highlighting Athlete Leaders and a coach who have taken on a variety of leadership roles to empower athletes to stay active year-round. Get to know them!

Meet powerlifter Aegir Ólafsson, whose life has been shaped by his passion for strength, sport, and competition.

On World Day for Physical Activity, we’re highlighting Athlete Leaders and a coach who have taken on a variety of leadership roles to empower athletes to stay active year-round. Get to know them!