Games

Whether he is holding a basketball or a sports rule book, Joachim Joris is on a mission to make Unified basketball a better experience for all.

From 20 to 21 November, the 16th Special Olympics Europe and Eurasia (SOEE) Football Conference took place in Brdo, Slovenia, bringing together 42 representatives from 26 countries.

European Basketball Week 2024 will focus on schools and Unified Basketball among the younger generations

The most-anticipated Special Olympics European Basketball Week (EBW) is back for its 21st edition in 2024. Running 25 November – 3 December, this year’s campaign will revolve around our basketball activities in schools. Over 25,000 people with and without intellectual disabilities are expected to play an active role during EBW, covering over 35 countries and 250 events.

Martim Maia is a Special Olympics Portugal athlete whose life changed when he discovered his love of football. Discover Martim's journey and the perspectives of those around him in this feature video, supported by UEFA.

We look back on a fantastic year of football cooperation and celebration and reflect on the powerful partnership between Special Olympics and UEFA.

Trinidad & Tobago played host to the first-ever Special Olympics Regional Beach Games. This pioneering event drew 130 athletes, 70 coaches, and delegates from Special Olympics Programs across the Caribbean to compete in a variety of beach sports.

The Special Olympics' "Unified with Refugees" initiative is breaking down barriers and fostering connections between Special Olympics athletes and refugee communities across Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Special Olympics North America communications specialist and athlete reporter, RJ Nealon, transitioned from competing with Special Olympics to now serving as a journalist and reporter for Special Olympics.

On the sidelines of the Special Olympics IV Latin American Games, the importance of global health partnerships for health system strengthening took center court.