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In the News

Special Olympics France’s Fanélie Croizat Carries Olympic Torch for Paris 2024

Earlier this year as France ramped up to host the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Fanélie was asked to carry the Olympic Torch in the city of Lyon, France near her hometown of Saint-Chamond.
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Athletes

Special Olympics Athletes Wow the Crowds at the 2024 FIBA Open

Eleven Special Olympics teams were among over 1,000 basketball players at the recent FIBA Open in Mies, the largest 3x3 basketball tournament in Switzerland, on 15 and 16 June 2024.
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Press Releases

Special Olympics Establishes New Community Engagement and Social Inclusion Focus Project in Europe

As part of a global mission to build inclusive communities for all, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia has announced a two-year agreement with The UPS Foundation to support Special Olympics inclusive programming and grass-roots activities.
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Special Olympics France Stand Stronger Together During Pandemic
Europe Eurasia

Special Olympics France Stand Stronger Together During Pandemic

Highlights of the #PlusFortsEnsemble campaign
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Community Impact

SKF and Special Olympics France: A Powerful Partnership

Through the power of football, a strong bond has developed between SKF and Special Olympics France athletes.
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A group of footballers in red and white kits stand in line on a stage. Among the predominantly male group, there are two blonde girls looking at the camera with their thumbs up.
Athletes

“I’m Not Afraid to Play!”

Kimberley and Rachel, aged 16, are the only two girls on their football squad of ten. They represent a new generation of girls with intellectual disabilities determined to spread their passion for football far and wide!
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A female player prepares to shoot the ball while males players on the other team attempt to block.
Press Releases

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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Alain Bernard stands smiling at the centre of the photo wearing a red Special Olympics t-shirt. He is surrounded by four Special Olympics France athletes in white Special Olympics t-shirts,a also smiling.
In the News

Special Olympics France welcomes swimming champion Alain Bernard as Ambassador

The Special Olympics family has grown a little bigger with the recent announcement that Alain Bernard has joined Special Olympics France as an Ambassador!
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