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The first ever Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup will take place from December 5 through 7 2025, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, bringing together 200 Athletes & Unified Partners from 40 countries to compete in an exciting, fast-paced competition that highlights the talent, teamwork, and determination of people with intellectual disabilities.
Why cover this event?
Sport with Purpose
Three-on-three basketball is fast, dynamic, and perfect for showcasing the power of teamwork, passion, and overcoming challenges.
International Event
Athletes from all over the world participate in 40 teams, united by a common goal: to break down barriers through sport.
Athlete Voices
Top athletes, coaches, ambassadors/celebrities, and families are available for interviews. They are the protagonists of inspiring stories.
Coverage with Impact
Telling these stories is a powerful way to raise awareness of intellectual disability and promote a more inclusive society.
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Special Olympics Announces Draw for First-Ever Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup in December
200 athletes from around the world will compete in this historic event.
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3x3 Unified Basketball World Cup Draw Sets First Round of Play
The Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup Draw Ceremony was held today in San Juan, Puerto Rico officially marking the start of the World Cup and setting the stage for what teams, spectators, families, and basketball fans around the world can expect for gameplay come 5 – 7 December.
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Special Olympics Puerto Rico Hosts Live Draw Ceremony for the Inaugural Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup
San Juan will make history this December hosting the world’s first inclusive basketball tournament of its kind, where athletes of all abilities will compete side by side, demonstrating the power of sport to unite and inspire.
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