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Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup Poland 2025

Poland plays host to the first Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup, which takes place in the city of Katowice in 5 – 8 October 2025.

Serving Up Inclusion: Badminton for All in New Zealand

One of badminton’s greatest features is that it truly is a sport for all. Partners in the sport of badminton recognized this important feature in New Zealand.
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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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High School State Champion Will Compete in 2026 USA Games

Imagine lining up in front of 30,000 fans in Cessna Stadium to run a 15-second race. Most people who’ve grown up playing sports will never have the chance to experience anything like that.
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Special Olympics International Joins United Nations Football for the Goals Initiative

As one of the World’s leading football organizations for people with and without intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics is proud to become a member of the United Nations Football For The Goals initiative.
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Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Fabricio Valdéz

When Fabricio first walked through the doors of an English institute in Mendoza, Argentina, he was searching for one thing: a way to improve his language skills.
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Now Open: Media Registration for Unified Volleyball World Cup Poland 2025

We’re excited to announce that media registration for the Unified Volleyball World Cup Poland 2025 is officially open! Members of the press and media professionals are invited to apply for accreditation to cover this global event.
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The Mirror Image Project: Special Olympics Athletes Shine as Global Icons

The Mirror Image Project is a social media campaign by Special Olympics that invites Special Olympics athletes to recreate famous photos of Special Olympics Global Ambassadors or celebrity supporters.
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Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Jordan Schubert

Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired is a storytelling series that highlights the journeys of individuals who got their start with Special Olympics at a young age—and never looked back.
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Gothia Special Olympics Trophy 2025 Wraps Up in Gothenburg

25 teams from 16 nations bring energy to the 50th edition of the annual football event in Sweden.
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