Partnership
PAHO and Special Olympics International sign framework agreement to advance inclusive health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Washington, D.C., 26 October 2026 (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and Special Olympics International (SOI) have signed a Framework Agreement to strengthen cooperation on health systems that are inclusive of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across the Region of the Americas.
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Sport Partnerships are Shaping the Future of Inclusive Sport
The 2025 Sport Partnerships Survey: The Partnership Effect is live. Check out all the information on Special Olympics International, its regional and national programs’ sport federation partnerships, and their growth helping to expand inclusive sport for all.
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Six Decades of Creating Opportunities and Accelerating Possibilities Through Sport: The Coca-Cola Company and Special Olympics
A history of the 60-year partnership between Special Olympics and The Coca-Cola Company.
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“Pure Energy, Joy And Excitement.”: Andrei Ungureanu of UPS Reflects on the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games
Andrei Ungureanu, UPS Nordic Focus on Abilities BRG Chair, reflects on the joyful Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026 and the fun-filled UPS activation.
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Special Olympics Joins Opening of European Week of Sport 2026 in Dublin
The European Week of Sport—now in its twelfth year—launched in Dublin, Ireland this week. Special Olympics joined the Irish and European sports communities to celebrate the journey so far for EWOS and reflect on how we can work together to support everyone to #BeActive into the future.
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Special Olympics and Olympic Channel Services Join Forces to Promote Stories of Inclusion Through Sport
New Memorandum of Understanding will explore opportunities to bring Special Olympics athletes, competitions and stories to wider global audiences through the Olympic Channel Services platforms
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“It’s an Unforgettable Experience”: Toyota Motor Europe Volunteers at Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026
Mercedes Navarro Puig and Maciej Fran were among nine Toyota Motor Europe volunteers who travelled to Malmö to Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2026.
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Unified with Refugees Launches in Kenya with Support of Decathlon Foundation
Special Olympics Kenya officially launches Unified with Refugees program at Decathlon Store and announces powerful new partnership with the Decathlon Foundation in Nairobi on the eve of World Refugee Day.
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Powering Inclusion: 2026 Special Olympics USA Games
More than 3,000 athletes, 75,000 fans and 10,000 volunteers. One shared belief: sport can open doors, build confidence, and bring people together.
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Special Olympics and Lions Clubs International Foundation Unite to Provide Content Service During Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026
An experienced team of creators is set to produce high-quality photos, videos and features of the participant delegations during the event from 6 – 11 July.
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