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Finland

‘Basketball was our Language’—Brother and Sister Star in the World’s First International Unified Basketball Camp

Mer and Amira were among 40 Special Olympics players and Unified Partners from Finland, Bulgaria and Lithuania taking part.
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Special Olympics UAE and Special Olympics Slovakia are Crowned Unified Volleyball World Cup Champions!

After an electric four days and 40 matches played, the inaugural Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup crowns its first-ever champions: Special Olympics United Arab Emirates (Women’s) and Special Olympics Slovakia (Men’s/Mixed).
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Chasing World Cup Gold with Finland's Mika Ahonen

For nearly three decades, volleyball has been more than just a sport for Special Olympics Finland athlete Mika Ahonen—it has been a source of challenge and connection.
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Now Streaming on Kanopy

For the first time ever, Kanopy streams Special Olympics produced short documentaries.
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Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Youth Leadership Council Elects New Members

New generation of changemakers from across the region is ready to champion youth empowerment for the 2025 – 2026 period.
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FIBA Foundation’s Youth Leadership Programme: Driving Inclusion in Finland and Beyond!

Lauri Aaltonen—a Unified Partner and volunteer with Special Olympics Finland—is working with the Finnish Basketball Federation to drive inclusion forward as part of the FIBA Foundation’s Youth Leadership programme.
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Special Olympics Triathletes Battle It Out at Challenge Family Triathlon

Triathlon Paves the Way for Inclusive Sport at the 3rd Annual Special Olympics European Open Triathlon
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New Members of Regional Athlete Leadership Council Elected

Six individuals to represent Special Olympics Europe Eurasia athletes from 2024 to 2027
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Rhythmic Gymnastics in the Snow with Special Olympics Finland!

Special Olympics Finland gymnasts weathered snow and ice for their latest outdoor training sessions!
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International Basketball Foundation (IBF) and Special Olympics Announce Partnership to Promote Inclusive Sport

Cooperation supported by NBA Legend and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Sam Perkins
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