Middle East/North Africa
Veo Highlights the Power of Connection at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup
Veo recently featured a story showcasing how access to live-streamed matches helped supporters around the world stay connected to the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup, held in Paris from 6 to 11 July.
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Regional Athlete Leaders: Middle East / North Africa
An intensive training program focused on leadership, inclusion, and personal development awaited members of the Special Olympics Middle East/North Africa Regional Athlete Leadership Council.
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Special Olympics and Topgolf Build on Partnership’s Successful First Year
The renewed partnership between Special Olympics and Topgolf continues to expand opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities around the world, creating new pathways into golf and growing participation numbers in the sport while also strengthening competition opportunities across the movement.
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World Media Celebrates Special Olympics’ Global Week of Inclusion
As Special Olympics celebrates its Global Week of Inclusion from July 20 – 26, media outlets around the world are spotlighting the annual celebration of unity, empowerment and respect.
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Side by Side: A Sibling Round Table
Across the Special Olympics movement, siblings have always played an important role as supporters, advocates, teammates, and leaders.
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Special Olympics Slovakia Fall Short of Bronze After Dramatic Penalty Shootout Against SO Thailand
Special Olympics Slovakia finished fourth in the Division 1 competition after a dramatic Bronze medal match ended in a 4–4 tie, with SO Thailand securing the medal with a 3–1 penalty victory.
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Defending Champions Set for Division 1 Finals Showdown in Paris
The women’s Special Olympics Guatemala team and the men’s Special Olympics Jamaica squad look to capture the championship titles for the second time in a row.
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Special Olympics China’s Unified Team Proves the Game Is for Everyone
Special Olympics China faced off against SO Spain in their Division 3 semi-final match at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026, suffering a 6-0 defeat.
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