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New Horizons Open as Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Joins Judo Intellectual Disability Project

The newly launched initiative will create opportunities for judokas with intellectual disabilities in Europe
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How Does a Photographer Sum up the most Incredible Experience of their Career?

Photographer Dillon Vibes shares his experience attending the Special Olympics World Games 2023 through photographs he captured while in Berlin. Below is a collection of photos and personal insight to his most memorable times at the Games.
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Head-to-Head in Judo

“It feels wonderful!” That’s what Mostafa Abdelmaguid from Special Olympics Egypt had to say about participating in his first World Games.
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From Watching in the Corner to Competing at Special Olympics World Games: Alla Makarova Makes an Impact in Berlin

Alla Makarova is an Special Olympics Uzbekistan athlete who had a unique way of entering her field of sport.
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Andżelika Stachowiak’s Aims High Ahead Of Her Second World Games

Polish judoka wants “to be the best” in Berlin
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The Power of Unified Sports Comes to Israel

Unified football and judo followed by an official reception at the residence of the President were just some of the highlights of the recent launch of Special Olympics Israel.
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Breno: The Will to Win

Hist first goal was to play judo so he could be like his older brother. Soon Breno had a new goal—to be the best judo player he could.