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Unified Sports

A young girls in a yellow t-shirt holds a red football. Her eyes are closed and she is shouting in glee.
In the News

Young Athletes in Moldova: Celebrating success and sharing experiences

The Young Athletes programme in Moldova is going from strength to strength.
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A female player prepares to shoot the ball while males players on the other team attempt to block.
Press Releases

International Basketball Foundation (IBF) and Special Olympics Announce Partnership to Promote Inclusive Sport

Cooperation supported by NBA Legend and Special Olympics Global Ambassador Sam Perkins
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A group of young people in yellow and white t-shirts stand behind an 'ESPN and Special Olympics Unified Sports' banner facing the camera on an indoor court.
In the News

Much more than Football: ESPN Unified Football Tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Participants at the recent ESPN-sponsored Unified Football Tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina experienced not only the joy of football, but also moments of inclusion, connection and generosity.
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Runners in red t-shirts running towards the camera across a finish line.
In the News

Sunshine and Smiles for First-Ever Special Olympics Unified Mile in London!

What do Special Olympics athletes and supporters, Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter OBE and Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah have in common?
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Six young adults on stage putting on a performance. The sign in the background reads Unified Champion Schools Distinction Awards.
In the News

A New Unified Generation Emerges in India

Special Olympics Bharat Unified Champion Schools Recognition Presentation
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Three female students sitting on the gym floor doing a toe-touch stretch.
Community Impact

SHAPE America and Special Olympics: 50 Years and Counting

SHAPE America is the national organization that serves as the voice for 200,000+ health and physical education professionals across the nation.
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A cut-out photo of two female footballers high-fiving with colourful graphics in the background.
In the News

'Keep Up With the Girls' on Football Pitches across Europe!

‘Keep Up With the Girls’ is a brand new European Union-supported project aimed at getting women and girls with and without intellectual disabilities (ID) involved in football.
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Students and teachers cheering in the bleachers. All have on Unified Champion Schools t-shirts.
In the News

‘Life is Easier When You Have a Team’: Special Olympics Brazil Unified Champion School Recognition Presentation

ESPN honored four schools participating in the “Play Unified. Learn Unified.” project supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. These schools were recognized for their commitment to high standards of inclusion through the Unified Champion School model.
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Group of young individuals standing for a group photo in front of a fence on a field.
Community Impact

It’s Always Unified Sports Season for the Unified Generation!

As the school year is coming to a close for Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools around the country, Unified Sports teams are gearing up for final competition—some even bringing in Unified PE to their schools for the first time.
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7 cheerleaders performing on stage in red and blue outfits with USA across the front.
Athletes

Special Olympics Cheer is Leading the Way to Inclusion

It was a successful and amazing week at the International Cheer Union’s World Cheerleading Championships in Orlando. The first Special Olympics Division was launched with 5 US National teams competing in Unified and Traditional Cheer, Unified and Traditional Pom, and Unified Hip Hop. All 5 teams brought home a Gold medal.
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