Football
European Football Week 2019 #EFW2019 kicks off!
Special Olympics European Football Week 2019 #EFW2019 in partnership with UEFA Respect runs from 25 May to 2 June. 40,000 participants across 50 countries will take part in 450 events. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2LIZiIt
Keep Up With the Girls Challenge
The ‘Keep Up With the Girls’ awareness campaign is being backed by Special Olympics Global Ambassadors Didier Drogba and Cafu, FIFA Legend, Verónica "Vero" Boquete, Netherlands football star, Kirsten van de Ven. These stars and others are showing off their football skills and challenging everyone to make their own #KeepUpWithTheGirls challenge video! Learn more: http://bit.ly/2V9xH2D Download
Football Fever is Rising Across Europe Eurasia
With football fans counting down the days to kick-off at the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Special Olympics is also gearing up for a week-long celebration of the beautiful game.
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MLS WORKS and ESPN Announce 2019 Special Olympics Unified Sports® Soccer Exchange Program
Unified Soccer Exchange Program promotes social inclusion, highlighted by East vs. West Unified All-Star Showcase in Orlando.
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European Football Week 2019
Between 25 May and 2 June 2019, 40,000 participants across 50 countries competed in 450 events.
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Didier Drogba: From Shy Kid to Special Olympics Global Ambassador
According to the latest studies, at up to 50% of the world's population is introverted, ranging from needing some alone time to having social anxiety.
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Senegal Athlete Hears Unified Partner Speak His Name for First Time in Abu Dhabi
Football Player Fitted for Hearing Aids at Special Olympics World Games
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First Day of Competition Highlights
The first day of competition, 15 March, at the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi kicked off with a number of notable firsts.
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