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SOI Representatives Appraised how Kazan is getting ready for SO World Winter Games

They examined Special Olympics World Winter Games facilities and discussed further steps to prepare for the competitions.
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From Athlete to Workplace Role Model: ‘I enjoy challenges!’

Special Olympics athlete Oana Rotar has been breaking employment barriers in Romania: she is the first woman with Down syndrome employed in the national government’s public administration.
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Back to the Pitch with European Football Week 2021!

Special Olympics European Football Week (EFW), supported by Uefa, kicks off on 23 September.
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European Football Week #EFW2021

From 23 to 30 September, thousands of participants across 40 countries took part in safe, local events to mark European Football Week 2021 #EFW2021, supported by UEFA.
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Yaroslava Shines in the Gender Media School of Special Olympics Ukraine

The Gender Media School of Special Olympiсs Ukraine provides training in journalism and social media management to young women with intellectual disabilities.
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Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan postponed to January 2023

Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan postponed to January 2023.
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Special Olympics Mauritius Athlete Will Compete at Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020

Special Olympics Mauritius athlete, Eddy Capdor, will compete in track and field during the Paralympic Games in long jump.
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Join The Ireland Funds in supporting Special Olympics

The Ireland Funds chooses Special Olympics as it's charity of the year.
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Special Olympics Sport Partnership Survey Reveals Positive and Promising Trends

Survey highlights annual growth in Special Olympics Sport Partnerships.
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Russia welcomes its first ever Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Council

Earlier this year, Special Olympics Russia convened its first-ever Athlete Leadership Council as part of the country’s pioneering Leadership Project involving athletes, coaches and families!
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