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Remembering Pope Francis

Special Olympics is paying tribute to the legacy of Pope Francis.
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Special Olympics Unified Football Tournament in Rome, Italy

Who doesn't love a Unified football tournament! With thanks to Knights of Columbus, Special Olympics Italy & all participating programmes who #PlayUnified!

'Keep Up With the Girls' campaign kicks off!

‘Keep Up With the Girls’ is a brand new European Union-supported project aimed at getting women and girls with and without intellectual disabilities involved in football.

Vanesa Antolín Serna: A Journey of Triumph Through Sport

Cross-country skiing athlete and proud Pau Gasol fan represented Special Olympics Spain at the World Winter Games Turin 2025
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Lighting the Flame Lit a Fire Within Her: Elisa Parutto’s Turin Games Journey

“In this world, I’m learning to be proud of myself and to support other people who still don’t believe in themselves.”
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Back to the Future: Eight days at the Special Olympics World Winter Games

Karini Viranna, features writer and producer based in Berlin, had her first insight into Special Olympics at our recent World Winter Games.
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Special Olympics Health Messengers Inspiring Their Communities to Stay Active on World Day for Physical Activity and Beyond

World Day for Physical Activity is celebrated globally on 6 April each year, emphasizing the importance of staying active through sport and physical fitness daily.
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Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion Shares Bold Vision for the Future

A powerful call to action for global inclusion was made at the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion event, held as part of the Global Disability Summit in Berlin, Germany, on 3 April.
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World Health Day 2025: Dmitri Gains New Friends and an Understanding of Healthy Eating Through Special Olympics Project

Nine-year-old Dmitri Vӓrno has seen marked improvements in his social development and his understanding of healthy eating through the Special Olympics Inclusive Healthy Lifestyle Groups.
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The Spirit Will Live On! Farewell to the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025

The Special Olympics Word Winter Games Turin 2025, the largest sports and humanitarian event of the year, drew to a close on 15 March after a celebration of sport and inclusion.
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