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[Paris, France - 19 February 2026] On 19 February, more than 200 Special Olympics athletes, Unified partners (athletes without intellectual disabilities), and media convened at the City Hall in Paris, France for a landmark moment: the official unveiling of the 12 men’s and 12 women’s teams selected to compete in the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026.

For the first time ever, Kanopy streams Special Olympics produced short documentaries.

As Special Olympics and the Michael Phelps Foundation continue their partnership, the future of swimming for athletes with intellectual disabilities looks brighter than ever.

Triathlon Paves the Way for Inclusive Sport at the 3rd Annual Special Olympics European Open Triathlon

For the first time-ever, a Special Olympics European Triathlon Competition was held as part of the Challenge Family Triathlon Series in Samorin, Slovakia

One very special day in late 2019, a group of athletes from Special Olympics Israel had the experience of a lifetime. They escorted the players of Hapoel Haifa onto the pitch ahead of a national championship match!

Special Olympics Israel athletes are daring Israel’s most famous sports icons to Play Unified with them, and they’re calling on the public to help make it happen!

Unified football and judo followed by an official reception at the residence of the President were just some of the highlights of the recent launch of Special Olympics Israel.

It was a memorable day when the football club showed up to their match against FC Beitar Jerusalem wearing Special Olympics T-shirts.

Every 4 years, Israel hosts the Maccabia Games, which are called the “Jewish Olympics." Jews from about 80 countries come to compete.