Europe Eurasia
Special Olympics International Names Sven Albrecht Regional President and Managing Director, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
[Washington, DC, USA – 30 January 2026] Special Olympics International has named Sven Albrecht Regional President and Managing Director of its Europe Eurasia region, effective 1 April 2026. Albrecht will provide strategic direction and oversee program operations in 58 countries in Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe, and Central Asia.
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Special Olympics International Names Sven Albrecht Regional President and Managing Director, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia
Albrecht is the National Director of Special Olympics Germany and led Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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Sports Business Journal Dedicates Four Articles to Special Olympics in One Issue
New CEO David Evangelista, Board Chair Timothy Shriver, Chief of Sport and Competition Louis Lauria, Regional President & Managing Director, Latin America Claudia Echeverry, and Special Olympics Board Member and Athlete Leader, Kiera Byland BEM featured in expansive series of articles.
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Jóvenes empoderados, líderes inspirados: Edna Šunjić
Desde su primer nado en Oaza hasta romper barreras en el deporte, el liderazgo, la educación y el gobierno, la historia de Edna es una historia de perseverancia, posibilidad y el poder transformador de la inclusión.
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Aged 29 Years, Selim Hears His Mother's Voice for the First Time
Special Olympics Bosnia and Herzegovina transformed the life of Selim Mujanović by securing access to a hearing aid
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Serie Iluminando el Camino, Parte 4: El Poder del Amor y el Apoyo
Las familias son el corazón de Olimpiadas Especiales: promueven la inclusión, construyen comunidad e impulsan el impacto a diario. Forjan la trayectoria de cada atleta ofreciendo un amor y apoyo únicos que nutren su desarrollo físico, emocional y personal.
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Lighting the Way Series, Part 4: The Power of Love and Support
Families are at the heart of Special Olympics, championing inclusion, building community, and driving impact every day. They shape every athlete’s journey by offering a unique type of love and support in a way that nurtures their physical, emotional, and personal development.
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Cómo los Juegos Mundiales de Olimpiadas Especiales de 2003 transformaron a Irlanda
Los primeros Juegos Mundiales de Verano de Olimpiadas Especiales celebrados fuera de los EE. UU. fueron un éxito asombroso.
Juegos Mundiales de Olimpiadas Especiales Berlín 2023: Lo más destacado
Vuelve a vivir los momentos inspiradores de nuestros extraordinarios atletas de Olimpiadas Especiales Europa-Eurasia en los Juegos Mundiales Berlín 2023. La luz de los atletas sigue brillando dos meses después de la Ceremonia de Clausura. ¡Celebra sus logros con nosotros!
Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Edna Šunjić
From her first swim at Oaza to breaking barriers in sport, leadership, education, and government, Edna’s story is one of perseverance, possibility, and the transformative power of inclusion.
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