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Europe Eurasia

Europe Eurasia Athletes Got Big Homecomings After Winter Games

Just under 1400 triumphant athletes from the Europe Eurasia region arrived back as heroes following the World Winter Games in Austria.
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Israeli Swimmers Stood Out at 2017 Open Water Event

Eight swimmers from Special Olympics Israel took part in an Open Water event in Achziv at the northern part of the country on May 6.
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Behind the Scenes at 2017 World Winter Games

Ever wonder what it's like for athletes at Special Olympics World Games? See the 2017 World Games in Austria from their eyes.

2017 Winter Games Athletes Delivered in Extraordinary Fashion

"Athletes from across Europe Eurasia came to these Games to showcase their talents, their passion and the results of their hard work."
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Two Sisters, One Act of Love, the Birth of a Movement

How Eunice Kennedy Shriver's love for her sister with intellectual disabilities eventually impacted the lives of millions.
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2017 World Games: A Look Back

Around the globe, the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria were known as the "Heartbeat for the World." See why.

2017 World Winter Games Were a Media Hit

Spreading the Special Olympics message of acceptance and inclusion remains one of our movement's core objectives.
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Fans Bring Chants, Clangs and Gongs for Special Olympics Athletes

Attendees at the World Winter Games heard a different kind of music resounding across those Austrian Alps.
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Graz Sparkled At Special Olympics Dance Contest

The event was sold out and packed with family, friends and fans all there to support their dancers.
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The One-Man Teams of Special Olympics

Armenia and FYR Macedonia were the two smallest delegations in Special Olympics Winter Games in Austria - with one participant each.
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