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Iraq

A two-photo collage. The first photo shows a young child standing in the street smiling at the camera. The second photo shows a young child crawling under hurdles.
Community Impact

Building the Foundation for an Inclusive Future

Celebrated annually on 11 June, International Day of Play reminds us that play isn’t just fun; it’s an essential part of childhood development. It’s how children build confidence, communication skills, physical coordination, and social-emotional development—laying the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being. Early childhood play programs like Special Olympics Young Athletes bring this to life.
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Athletes

Special Olympics UAE and Special Olympics Slovakia are Crowned Unified Volleyball World Cup Champions!

After an electric four days and 40 matches played, the inaugural Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup crowns its first-ever champions: Special Olympics United Arab Emirates (Women’s) and Special Olympics Slovakia (Men’s/Mixed).
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A group of athletes smile and hold medals after winning a floorball match.
Athletes

A Full Court of Smiles, Special Olympics Iraq Learns the Importance of Oral Health at Special Olympics Healthy Athletes®

For the Special Olympics Iraq floorball team, success isn’t just measured by earning medals, it’s also about taking every opportunity to improve their health.
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