World Games
Online National Games Across Europe Eurasia
With the world in lockdown over the past months, Special Olympics programmes across Europe Eurasia were forced to cancel or postpone activities to protect the health of athletes and their families.
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Legacy of Abu Dhabi Improves Health in Africa for People with Intellectual Disabilities
MedFest is sometimes the first exposure athletes have to medical care and in many cases, life-threatening conditions have been found and subsequently treated.
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A Night at the Capitol: The Road to Abu Dhabi
On Thursday, 5 March 2020, Members of Congress, the UAE Embassy, and Special Olympics USA athletes from Southern California, Virginia, D.C., Maryland, Ohio, and Connecticut gathered for a screening of The Road to Abu Dhabi, a documentary about the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
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Athletes Ready to Shine at Special Olympics Invitational Games 2020 in Sweden
The iconic winter sport venues of Östersund and Åre play host to 300 Special Olympics athletes who have come to Sweden to compete in the Special Olympics Invitational Games 2020.
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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.
Berlin, Germany Set to Host Special Olympics World Games 2023
Excitement was in the air as Berlin, Germany officially became the host for the next Special Olympics World Games in 2023.
Special Olympics Confirms Berlin as Host of 2023 World Games
Berlin, Germany - 30 January 2020: Berlin today became the official host of the 2023 Special Olympics World Games during a ceremony in the German capital.
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Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
The Special Olympics World Games offer the opportunity to unite the world like no other event can.
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Africa World Games 2019
In partnership with the International Floorball Federation (IFF), Special Olympics launched an innovative real-time sports data project at the Invitational Games in Sweden.
2019: A Very Inclusive Year
This was a big year for Special Olympics. From high-level competitions and high-profile partnerships to the expansion of Unified Sports and Athlete Leadership, the power of inclusion was on full display.
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