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Gothia Special Olympics Trophy

A category within the annual Gothia Cup, the world’s largest and most international youth football tournament which takes place in Gothenburg, Sweden each summer.
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Athletes

Being a Leader Means Bringing a “Fighting Spirit”!

Speaking at his team’s Gothia Special Olympics Trophy debut in Gothenburg, Special Olympics Sweden athlete, Joakim Lantz discusses what it takes to be a good leader.
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A team in blue football kits gather together in front of the goals on a pitch with their hands in the air.
Community Impact

SKF and Special Olympics France: A Powerful Partnership

Through the power of football, a strong bond has developed between SKF and Special Olympics France athletes.
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A group of footballers in red and white kits stand in line on a stage. Among the predominantly male group, there are two blonde girls looking at the camera with their thumbs up.
Athletes

“I’m Not Afraid to Play!”

Kimberley and Rachel, aged 16, are the only two girls on their football squad of ten. They represent a new generation of girls with intellectual disabilities determined to spread their passion for football far and wide!
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In the News

Gothia Special Olympics Trophy: Results

30 teams. 15 nations. Six groups. After 72 matches over four days, by the time the Gothia Special Olympics Trophy finals took place, every player on the pitch was deserving of triumph!
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A group of men in blue shorts and white t-shirts stand together around one man who is holding a trophy. They have their mouths open as if shouting or cheering.
In the News

Integration in Action: Gothia Special Olympics Trophy

For one week every year, Gothenburg, Sweden is consumed by football fever as the Gothia Cup takes hold of the city—and the Gothia Special Olympics Trophy is right at the heart of it!
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