The latest news from Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia.
2010-02-16
300 Days to Athens 2011
The countdown begins as Special Olympics athletes gathered in Athens on Tuesday, February 16th to mark exactly 300 days to the Opening Ceremony of the 2011 World Summer Games (Athens 2011) taking place on June 25th, 2011.The Special Olympic flag was raised outside Athens City Hall next to the flag of the city where it will remain until the Games in 2011, for all the citizens of Athens and visitors to see.
Read More2010-02-05
Prince Albert II of Monaco Presides Over Inaugural European Business Leaders Forum
How can Special Olympics overcome financial hurdles to reach more children and adults with intellectual disabilities in Europe and Central Asia, was the main topic for discuss at a business leaders forum in Monaco on Friday, February 5th hosted under the honouree Presidency and presence of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, and which brought together some of Europe’s leading entrepreneurs and philanthropists all actively involved in the Special Olympics movement.
Read More2010-02-02
Council of Europe Grants Participatory Status
Special Olympics, the world’s largest sport programme of year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with an intellectual disability, has been granted participatory status with the Council of Europe as from 28 December 2009.
Read More2010-01-19
Growing an Online Community of Respect & Acceptance
Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia (SOEE) has recently redesigned its website www.specialolympics-eu.org to bring together an online community of athletes, volunteers and fans of the movement, promoting respect, acceptance and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities.
Read More2009-12-17
EC Commits Six Million Euro Funding to SOEE
Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia (SOEE) has received a significant boost to its efforts in bettering the life of people with intellectual disabilities through sport, on the adoption of the European Union’s general budget for 2010.
Read More2009-11-26
Microsoft and Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Enter Agreement
Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia and Microsoft EMEA have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) which will see Microsoft donate its recently developed Business Productivity Online solution to the Special Olympics organization across Europe and Asia. Microsoft will also support our movement by encouraging and facilitating employees who wish to get involved with the Special Olympics across 25 countries.
Read More2009-11-26
Special Olympics Announces the Launch of A Very Special Christmas Record Volume 7
Since 1987, the A Very Special Christmas album series has literally changed lives through generating over $100 million in direct support for Special Olympics programs, thanks to the generosity of more than 100 top internationally acclaimed recording artists.
Read More2009-10-13
Euroleague Basketball Unites with Special Olympics
Euroleague Basketball and Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia are delighted to announce a new partnership agreement that will promote greater opportunities in basketball for people with intellectual disabilities during the 2009-10 Euroleague season.
Read More2009-10-12
Republic of Ireland Become the First National Team to Sign Up as Global Team Ambassador for Special Olympics Football
Football Association of Ireland (FAI) today announced that the Republic of Ireland will be the first national team to become Global Team Ambassadors for the Special Olympics Global Football Initiative.
Read More2009-09-11
Tottenham Hotspur as Global Ambassadors
Tottenham Hotspur F.C. is delighted to announce the formation of a new relationship with Special Olympics, which will see the Club become a Global Team Football Ambassador for the organistaion.
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