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Ukraine

Ukrainian Teen Vlad Flourishes on the Dutch Athletics Track

Vlad Bezghinov, originally from Ukraine, competed in the 100 metres, 200 metres and shot put at the recent Special Olympics Netherlands 2024 National Games.
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Special Olympics Romania Embraces Inclusive Support for Ukrainian Refugees through Unified with Refugees Initiative

Representatives of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia, SO Romania, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency held a collaborative meeting in Bucharest to explore ways to amplify support for refugees.
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Badminton Community Rallying Together Ahead of Special Olympics World Games Berlin

Special Olympics programs and badminton Member Associations are working hard in close collaboration preparing athletes to shine on the world stage at the Special Olympics World Games badminton competition in Berlin this June.
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Yaroslava Shines in the Gender Media School of Special Olympics Ukraine

The Gender Media School of Special Olympiсs Ukraine provides training in journalism and social media management to young women with intellectual disabilities.
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Top Footballers Moved by Power of ‘Come on, Play!’

FC Shakhtar footballers Andriy Pyatov and Danylo Sikan are moved by the “heroism” of Special Olympics athletes, parents and coaches as they visit the award-winning ‘Come on, Play!’ project in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
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