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Europe Eurasia

"I stand here before you as a leader"

“I stand here before you as a leader”—there was no doubting the truth of that statement from Kiera Byland.
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European Basketball Week 2018

2018 marks the 15th edition of one of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia's highlight events: European Basketball Week (EBW).
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Choose to Include: An End to Discrimination

Peter Kanzunguze Jr. describes his experience of the Global Youth Leadership Forum and how it has empowered him to advocate for an inclusive society!
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Breast Cancer Awareness

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Special Olympics Healthy Communities promoting awareness.
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Thierry Henry sends best wishes to #EFW2018 athletes

Arsenal and France Football legend Thierry Henry sends a good luck message for European Football Week 2018!

Robert Lewandowski sends best wishes to #EFW2018 athletes

Bayern Munich and Poland star Robert Lewandowski sends a good luck message for European Football Week 2018!

Julen Lopetegui sends best wishes to #EFW2018 athletes

Manager of Real Madrid and Special Olympics Global Ambassador, Julen Lopetegui sends a good luck message for European Football Week 2018.

MetLife Foundation & volunteers support Special Olympics Young Athletes

As part of MetLife EMEA Community Week and Special Olympics European Football Week 2018, over 300 MetLife employees supported activities involving over 2,600 athletes.

Action from European Football Week 2018

45,000 participants, 50 countries, 450 events: Check out the action from European Football Week 2018 in Moldova, Greece, Estonia, Tajikistan, Kosovo, Russia and Great Britain, just some of the countries that hosted energetic and fun-filled events!

'Engage the youth and you engage the world'—athlete leaders are paving a way forward for Special Olympics

During the Special Olympics Global Youth Leadership Forum in Baku an important role will be played by the athlete leaders of the movement.
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