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Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 - Highlights

Relive inspiring moments of our remarkable Special Olympics Europe-Eurasia athletes at the World Games Berlin 2023. Their brilliance continues to shine two months after the Closing Ceremony. Join us in celebrating their achievements!

Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Edna Šunjić

From her first swim at Oaza to breaking barriers in sport, leadership, education, and government, Edna’s story is one of perseverance, possibility, and the transformative power of inclusion.
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‘Basketball was our Language’—Brother and Sister Star in the World’s First International Unified Basketball Camp

Mer and Amira were among 40 Special Olympics players and Unified Partners from Finland, Bulgaria and Lithuania taking part.
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Life-changing Benefits of Basketball with Special Olympics Hellas and Panathinaikos AKTOR

“Basketball has changed my life and I am proud to be a part of this family.”
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Special Olympics Celebrates Unity, Courage, and Friendship with European Basketball Week 2025

More than 25,000 players from over 35 countries will compete across 250 events between 25 November and 3 December.
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sportanddev: Paris to Host the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026

The following is an excerpt from sportanddev’s article, detailing the upcoming 2026 Unified Football World Cup in Paris and sharing the excitement from sponsors and Special Olympics leadership.
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Special Olympics Athletes Create Their Own Tacos in Coca-Cola’s Campaign

Minette Dani and Ricky Landgraff from the Special Olympics Sweden team are participating this autumn in Coca-Cola’s taco campaign.
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Paris to Host the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026

The following is an excerpt from the International Sports Press Association’s (AIPS) article, “Paris to host 3rd edition of the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026” covering the announcement of Paris, France as the host of the Unified Football World Cup in 2026.
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Paris to Host 3rd Edition of the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026

[Paris, Washington DC - 4 November 2025] Special Olympics International and Special Olympics France have finalized the hosting agreement of the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026.
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Over 100 Sports Experts Convene in Cyprus for the Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Sports Conference 2025

The "Between the Games" Sports Conference focused on leveraging the Special Olympics World Games to further Sports Development for Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities in Europe and Eurasia.
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