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A man stands beside a large trophy which is mounted on top of a digital countdown clock to UEFA EURO 2024.
Athletes

Special Olympics at UEFA EURO 2024: Athletes from Hessen Countdown to Kick Off!

Special Olympics athletes across Germany are in training to volunteer at UEFA EURO 2024 through a groundbreaking tandem volunteering programme inspired by the inclusivity of Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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European Football Week 2024: Martim’s Story
Videos

European Football Week 2024: Martim’s Story

Martim from Special Olympics Portugal is one of 35,000 players from 45 countries taking part in Special Olympics European Football Week 2024. Discover what #EFW2024 and the game of football mean to him!
Man playing badminton and running for the birdie.
In the News

BWF and Special Olympics Host First-Ever Federation-led Education and Competition Event

In another demonstration of the ever-strengthening partnership between Special Olympics and the Badminton World Federation, a global technical training and regional competition was recently held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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Two young men fighting on a tatami
In the News

New Horizons Open as Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Joins Judo Intellectual Disability Project

The newly launched initiative will create opportunities for judokas with intellectual disabilities in Europe
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an athlete in a blue camouflage uniform and a bike helmet walks alongside his bicycle
Athletes

Special Olympics Triathletes Battle It Out at Challenge Family Triathlon

Triathlon Paves the Way for Inclusive Sport at the 3rd Annual Special Olympics European Open Triathlon
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A group of football players, mostly in green jerseys and white shorts, gather in two rows facing the camera and celebrating.
In the News

European Football Week 2024: Celebrating the Beautiful Game for ALL!

European Football Week #EFW2024 will see exciting football activities taking place across the continent from 25 May to 2 June 2024.
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Triathlete man running out of the water.
In the News

First-ever Para Triathlon Mixed Relay World Championships to take place at Torremolinos Finals

The following is an excerpt from World Triathlon’s article on the first-ever Para Triathlon Mixed Relay World Championships that is set to take place at the Championship Finals Torremolinos-Andalucía in Torremolinos, Spain next October.
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A Special Olympics athlete races down a snowy mountain on skis.
Athletes

Special Olympics Colorado Athlete Conquers Mountains, Literally and Figuratively

For Hunter Specht, the mountain is his home away from home. For years, he and his family have bonded over their passion for snow sports, especially skiing. But it was when Hunter’s passion for skiing met Special Olympics Colorado that he was truly able to shine.
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A young man wearing a green sports bib and with a medal around his neck faces the camera holding his thumbs up.
Athletes

Lloyd Martin runs into the Guinness World Record Books

Special Olympics Great Britain athlete Lloyd Martin ran his way into the Guinness World Record Books on 21 April 2024 by completing the TCS London Marathon.
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Athletes

Expressing Excellence—Through Sports

Athletes with autism beat low expectations—and sports records, too!
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