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The Special Olympics Estonian athlete made his skiing debut in 2017 and is now an international competitor. Learn about his rapid rise.

When Eunice Kennedy Shriver hosted the first ever summer camp for people with intellectual disabilities in her backyard, it would have been hard to imagine that 50 years down the line, Special Olympics would be taking the lead to discuss an urgent issue in today’s society, the marginalisation of those already on the margins, namely, refugees with intellectual disabilities.

The event saw 38 students participate - 20 Special Olympics athletes and 18 Unified Partners.

2017 marks the 14th edition of one of Europe’s biggest basketball events, which aims to deliver unity through sport.

The Italian Special Olympics athlete’s life didn’t start out easy. Learn how basketball helped him overcome some challenges.

Martin Nielsen spoke to disability experts during a seminar organized by the Council of Europe and Danish Ministry of Social Affairs.

The December 2017 meeting brought together UNICEF officials, Special Olympics Kosovo staff, teachers, families, coaches and children.

The Special Olympics Serbia athlete has been a star of her local basketball team ever since she first stepped on the basketball court.

George Fitzgerald is no stranger to competition. Read about his path from award winning athlete to coach and official.

Abdullah Najim is a 19-year-old refugee from Iraq. He is also a Special Olympics gold medal winner athlete!