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A group of volleyball players in red and white kits stand on and around a first-place podium wearing medals around their necks.
In the News

Slovakia Hosts its very First Special Olympics European Unified Volleyball Tournament

The first placed Special Olympics Slovakia team succeeded in securing a direct spot in the Special Olympics World Unified Volleyball Cup which will take place in Poland later this year.
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A group of four men and one woman stand behind a group of five girls holding karate poses.
In the News

I Coach Girls Project to Launch Resources for Engaging Girls in Sport

As a partner in the I Coach Girls project, the SO Europe Eurasia Foundation (SOEEF) has ensured that the needs and input of girls with intellectual disabilities are represented at every stage.
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A group of five men in formal attire all smile while sitting behind a large desk with documents on it which three of the men are signing.
Community Impact

Greece Commits to Expand Unified Schools Nationwide

Joining the Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion underscores the European country’s dedication to inclusive education through sports.
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Athletes

Lukas Hämmerli and Victoria Kälin Dancing Their Way to Turin 2025

From schoolmates to dance partners, the Swiss duo is set to represent their country at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Italy.
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Eight people dressed in formal attire and three others wearing Special Olympics Gibraltar uniforms are standing together, posing for a group photo.
Community Impact

Gibraltar Pledges to Advance Inclusive Communities

Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion membership marks lasting commitment to inclusive education through sports
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Community Impact

Angola Leads the Way in Africa’s Inclusive Movement

Special Olympics Global Coalition for Inclusion gains momentum as key member signs on
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Community Impact

This Is Special Olympics

From the World Winter Games Turin 2025 to promoting inclusive health, education and sports, the message of Special Olympics athletes highlights limitless opportunities for the New Year.
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A female basketball player attempts a shot, while another player tries to block her, and a third player watches from the background.
Community Impact

Special Olympics Unified with Refugees initiative brings hope in Madrid

Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Senior Advisor Gerald Mballe travelled to Madrid, Spain, to visit a refugee reception center and a local school, and foster connections between refugees, people with intellectual disabilities and their host communities.
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A group of people standing on a stage.
In the News

Expansion of Special Olympics Football Partnerships Thanks to Soccerex

Special Olympics has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Soccerex.
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A speaker stands at a microphone while four others sit on chairs. Special Olympics-themed photos are displayed in the background.
In the News

Special Olympics Opens Empowering Photo Exhibition in Brussels with Support from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation

The exhibition and its launch event highlight triumphs of athletes with intellectual disabilities and the power of the Special Olympics-SNF global partnership in fostering a more inclusive world.
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