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European Football Week 2020 cards featuring Joe McKenzie, David Evangelista, and Suzanne van den Einden
In the News

Special Olympics Launches Digital Football Hub for Athletes

Football star Seamus Coleman backs campaign to support players during Covid-19 crisis.
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Katie Day Special Olympics Great Britain athlete leader and Michelle Carney, Special Olympics Great Britain C.E.O.
In the News

Special Olympics Great Britain Unified Leadership Team to Present at Global Virtual Summit

Register now to watch Special Olympics Great Britain’s Katie Day (athlete leader) and Michelle Carney (C.E.O.) participation at the Dial Global Virtual Summit on diversity and inclusion.
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Three girls hug on the football pitch in celebration.
In the News

European Football Week 2020

This year, European Football Week went digital. Welcome to Faces of Football!
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Special Olympics Russia Holds Logo Design Competition for 2022 Winter Games
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Special Olympics Russia Holds Logo Design Competition for 2022 Winter Games

The logo for the Special Olympics World Winter Games Kazan 2022 will be determined by a design contest hosted by the Ministry of Sport of the Russian Federation in cooperation with Special Olympics Russia.
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Special Olympics France Stand Stronger Together During Pandemic
Europe Eurasia

Special Olympics France Stand Stronger Together During Pandemic

Highlights of the #PlusFortsEnsemble campaign
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Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® Expand Across Romania
Europe Eurasia

Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® Expand Across Romania

This year, Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® programme was the recipient of an exceptionally generous gift from His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces.
Athlete giving a thumbs up at a games event.
In the News

BBC Sports Covers Delay of Special Olympics Great Britain National Games

COIVD-19 is one of the reasons the city of Liverpool will not be able to host the Great Britain National Games in 2021.
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Special Olympics Argentina Youth Leader shows her fruit skewers.
Athletes

Cooking Up Inclusion with Special Olympics Youth Leaders

Special Olympics athletes are known for their athleticism, determination, and all-around inclusion. However, their skills go way beyond the fields and into places like kitchens!
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A man runs at the soccer ball. He is wearing a blue and red uniform. A player from a different team runs after the ball behind him. | A Special Olympics Great Britain stands on a football field showcasing his gold medal.
Athletes

Play to Win. Refuse to Lose.

Winning Gold at the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015
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Adults on the beach playing volleyball.
In the News

The World Health Organization Europe Highlights Special Olympics Russia Athlete’s Continued Training

Special Olympics Russia athlete Katya Sazonova demonstrates the power of sport even during social distancing in a new World Health Organization Europe post.
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