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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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Portrait photo of smiley man wearing Special Olympics Netherlands uniform
Athletes

Sebastiaan Van Luijn: From Childhood Bullying to Competing at Turin 2025

Sebastiaan’s journey shows the power of perseverance and community support.
3 Min Read
Man outside in the snow on skis.
Athletes

Skiing "Is My Favorite Exercise!"—Alexandrea Trains for World Winter Games

Alexandrea Rutledge has been working out "a lot" ahead of Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025. She's been a Special Olympics athlete for more than 12 years, and this will be her first international competition.
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Young man playing floorball
Athletes

Be a Fan of Floorball Athlete Fan Xinwei

Fan Xinwei is a teenage athlete who's already an experienced Special Olympics floorball player. In fact, he's been playing floorball since 2016.
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Four basketball player running on the court. The player on the front, a young man wearing a red jersey, is dribbling a basketball.
In the News

Basketball Relaunched in the Netherlands with Milestone National Event

In the middle of the Special Olympics European Basketball Week, basketball in the Netherlands has been relaunched with an event in the capital: the Special Olympics National Basketball Event is the starting point to give the sport the much-needed new boost.
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Woman wearing Special Olympics France winter gear poses for the camera and smiles
Athletes

Olympic Torch Bearer and Special Olympics athlete Fanélie Croizat Champions Teamwork Ahead of Turin 2025

Special Olympics France cross-country skier values joy, friendship and personal growth over podium finishes.
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Young woman ice skating
Athletes

Xu Xiujuan: The Extraordinary Story Behind a Radiant Smile

Xu Xiujuan has an extraordinary story to share. Those who meet her are often captivated by her bright eyes and cheerful demeanor, even though her life has been filled with challenges and marked by perseverance.
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Special Olympics Romania athlete Anca Miron poses with an ear-to-ear smile
Athletes

TV Star, Photographer, Dancer and Athlete: The Many Talents of Anca Miron

Star of a reality show and featured in ELLE Romania magazine, the Special Olympics athlete now takes on Turin 2025
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Community Impact

Special Olympics and FIS Pen MOU to Celebrate World Snow Day

On January 19, Special Olympics is celebrating World Snow Day by renewing its MOU with the International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS).
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Francis Kiragu Gitau, Special Olympics Kenya Football Player
Athletes

‘It Means a Lot’—Team Kenya Trains Hard to Compete at World Winter Games

For athletes on Kenya’s floorball team, competing at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy is an honor they take very seriously.
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