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Two women and a man stand surround a large silver trophy mounted on a digital countdown clock which says UEFA EURO 2024.
Athletes

Special Olympics at UEFA EURO 2024: Excitement builds for athlete-volunteers in Hamburg!

Today, we catch up with a trio of volunteers: Emilio Jungclaus Miranda, Menja Radke and Steffi Rückner—two athletes and a coach from Special Olympics Hamburg.
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A man stands beside a large trophy which is mounted on top of a digital countdown clock to UEFA EURO 2024.
Athletes

Special Olympics at UEFA EURO 2024: Athletes from Hessen Countdown to Kick Off!

Special Olympics athletes across Germany are in training to volunteer at UEFA EURO 2024 through a groundbreaking tandem volunteering programme inspired by the inclusivity of Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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European Football Week 2024: Martim’s Story
Videos

European Football Week 2024: Martim’s Story

Martim from Special Olympics Portugal is one of 35,000 players from 45 countries taking part in Special Olympics European Football Week 2024. Discover what #EFW2024 and the game of football mean to him!
A group of football players, mostly in green jerseys and white shorts, gather in two rows facing the camera and celebrating.
In the News

European Football Week 2024: Celebrating the Beautiful Game for ALL!

European Football Week #EFW2024 will see exciting football activities taking place across the continent from 25 May to 2 June 2024.
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Konrad is wearing a red Special Olympics jersey and smiles at the camera while holding his medals.
Athletes

Konrad Debniak’s Story Of Resilience

The Special Olympics Poland athlete finds confidence, equality, and purpose through sports.
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athlete smiling holding medal next to teammate
Community Impact

Special Olympics Coaches Pave the Way for Women in Football With the Help of Nike

Over the past nine months, Nike sponsored a Coach+ initiative called the Nike Unified Football Leagues Development project, providing coaches with additional training and growth opportunities.
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Young woman biting her gold medal.
Community Impact

Breaking Down Barriers: Special Olympics Jamaica's Story

On Windsor Road in Spanish Town, Jamaica, two schools on the same street are separated by a chain-link fence.
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A group of players in football kits chase a football on a green pitch in front of a banner reading “Together we inspire”.
In the News

Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Joins Forces with The Scort Foundation To Boost Disability Inclusion Through Sport

Educational opportunities through football development to be provided to people with intellectual disabilities across the region
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Young man sitting in a field on the grass.
Athletes

Celebrating Dreams and Dedication: Sitthiphon Phisajarn

Sitthiphon Phisajarn‘s story of perseverance, passion, and determination to be able to compete alongside, and against, his twin brother at World Games Berlin 2023.
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Player has his arms up in celebration.
Athletes

From Unknown to Top of the Podium: Detroit’s Rising Champions

Just a few miles down the road from their Detroit homes, history was made for a group of students from the Drew Transition Center.
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