Sweden
From 1 to 4 February 2020, Östersund and Åre will welcome over 450 athletes from 19 delegations to the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games. The Invitational Games—made possible by support from the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union—will be this year’s biggest event for people with intellectual disabilities in Sweden.
Swedish National TV Tells Story of Athletes’ Journey To World Games 2019
A new Swedish TV show, Heja Sverigelaget! (Go, Team Sweden!), which follows the journey of four Special Olympics athletes to World Games 2019 in Abu Dhabi, has captured the imagination of the Swedish public!
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The Power of Youth Leadership: Driving Unified Sports in Sweden
In 2019, Isak Langfors and Olle Ekman from Uppsala in Sweden had a simple dream—to ensure that young people with intellectual disabilities in their city could experience the joy of football.
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Speed Skater from Dehli Triumphs in Sweden
On 1 February 2020, 300 remarkable athletes from 20 different countries gathered in Åre and Östersund for the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games.
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"I completely nailed it" – Special Olympics Great Britain Skater Clinches Silver!
One thing that’s clear during the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2020 is the powerful sense of comradery: everyone seemed to cheer everyone else on.
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‘Pink Panther’ Hagberg Forges an Identity of Her Own after Supreme Slalom Display
With the slalom slopes having become her second home, Swedish alpine skier Aurelia Hagberg showcased not only her talents, but also a custom-made set of ski clothing at the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2020.
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Healthy Athletes: A Gateway to Inclusive Health Care in Sweden
As local students made their way to lectures, athletes competing in the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games 2020 participated in free health screenings through the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes programme.
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A First in Floorball: Sports Data is Making its way into Special Olympics Competitions
Special Olympics has launched a revolution in its approach to sport and competition with the roll-out of an exciting new floorball data project.
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The Sweden Invitational Games Have Begun!
The first day of the Sweden Invitational Games, on 1 February 2020, proved to be an exciting and inclusive time for everyone.
Going for Gold at the Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games
The competition begins 1 February 2020.
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Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities Gather in Sweden for Special Olympics International Winter Sports Event
Athletes from 19 countries set to join Special Olympics Sweden Invitational Games in Östersund and Åre.
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