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#EFW2023 Celebrates Women's Football and Empowers Unified Youth: Join the Action!

New edition of major European competition will run between 20 and 28 May 2023
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Fundação Benfica Hosts First Stage of Special Champions League

Twelve football teams from across Europe participate in the EU-supported event.
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Leading through Action in Kenya: Boniface’s Story

A Special Olympics Kenya athlete shares his journey with Special Olympics and why he's so passionate about improving the lives of people of all abilities in his community.
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Leading the Way to an Inclusive World: Meet Grace

Want to be a better advocate and ally? Here are her insights:
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After Unified Cup Success, Dominique DeHerrera Aims for Even Bigger Name

Dominique DeHerrera may be undersized, but her size doesn’t hold her back on the soccer pitch. Having played the sport since the age of four, the now 20-year-old DeHerrera gets to show her athletic ability and intense competitive spirit at the forward position. Her fierce and mighty style of play has created opportunities that only a select few get to experience.
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Athlete Leader Ben Haack Covers the Special Olympics Egypt vs Special Olympics Costa Rica Game Egypt vs Costa Rica

In an amazing, tight suspenseful game where there were 14 brilliant saves from the goalkeepers and there was brilliant pulsating football (soccer) that captured the… well then whistle blew for normal time at 1-1.
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90Min Covers Unified Cup 2022 Finals

90Min.com, the online football (soccer) news site, covered the women’s and men’s Division 1 final matches of the Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022.
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Where to Watch ESPNs Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 Hourlong Special

ESPN's 60-minute special showcasing the best action, moments and stories from the Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 is now available to watch on demand.
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Guatemala and Jamaica take home Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022 Trophies

A celebrity 7-aside match and live streaming by ESPN all added to the excitement leading up the women’s and men’s Division 1 final matches.
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A Refugee Camp Paves the Way for Inclusion: Special Olympics Tanzania’s Story

Members of a refugee camp share how Unified Schools have benefited the lives of people of all abilities in their community.
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