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Fanning the Flame of Hope across Europe
Growing the Torch Run across Europe was the big focus at a recent Special Olympics and Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) gathering.
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Swimmers Competed in Open Water Maccabia Games Event
Every 4 years, Israel hosts the Maccabia Games, which are called the “Jewish Olympics." Jews from about 80 countries come to compete.
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Special Olympics Russia Athletes Realized a Dream
The athletes' dream became a reality when they served as flag bearers at the recent FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.
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Special Olympics Turkey Held Last Regional Games of the Season
On 6th June, athletes from Thrace regions competed in the Regional Games in Kırklareli.
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Special Olympics Switzerland Teams at FIBA Open 2017
The biggest grassroots basketball event in Switzerland, FIBA Open 2017, took over courts in Mies in June.
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A Life Changed By Football: Said Abdel Lah
Said Abdel Lah’s life changed when he joined Plena Inclusión Ceuta, a partner of Special Olympics Spain.
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Special Olympics Marks 17th European Football Week
The goal: demonstrate to the world that inclusion through sport is achievable.
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Learning from Each Other
What better way to create the next generation of Special Olympics youth leaders than bringing youth from different countries in the region together to allow them to learn from each other?
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Leading the Way in Ireland: Philomena O’Hare
Learn how she went from the playing field to membership on the international Special Olympics Sports Rules Advisory Committee.
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Special Olympics Cyprus Athletes Join Unified Football Project
Young athletes from Special Olympics Cyprus, together with MetLife volunteers, participated in Special Olympics European Football week.
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