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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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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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Special Olympics athletes shine at European Football Tournament in Tilburg
More than 150 players from across Europe were greeted as true champions at the Closing Ceremony of the recent Special Olympics European 8-a-side Football Tournament in Tilburg, The Netherlands.
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“Just go out there and play”: UEFA ambassador Célia Šašić embodies Special Olympics’ spirit
Players at the recent Special Olympics European Football Tournament were not only cheered on by friends, fans and families, they were also supported by international football star Célia Šašić.
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Flagship European Football Week event kicks off in Tilburg, the Netherlands
Football fields all across Europe are coming alive with activity this summer, as women and girls with and without intellectual disabilities claim their rightful place on the pitch.
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