Football
See Highlights From 2017 European Football Week
More than 40,000 athletes with and without intellectual disabilities participated in 2017. Look back at some of the highlights.
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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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 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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How David Egan Found His Voice Through Sports
David Egan has always dreamed big. Learn how he is changing attitudes toward people with intellectual disabilities.
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To Play Is To Learn: WASH Instruction in Kenya
“I have learned that dirty hands will make me sick.” This is what athlete Habiba Noor learned from participating in sports. Learn how.
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Unified Soccer: The Experience of a Lifetime
We went behind-the-scenes with a high school Unified soccer team as they trained for their biggest competition ever.