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All Slideshows

Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia covers 58 countries from Ireland to Israel. See the slideshows below to learn more about important aspects of the movement.

Around Europe-Eurasia

Things are always happening for Special Olympics in Europe-Eurasia. Here's a collection of pictures from recent events.

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2011 World Summer Games

Athens, Greece is the stage for the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games.

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European Games

The 2010 Special Olympics European Games will take place in Warsaw, Poland from September 18 - 24. 1,600 athletes will demonstrate their courage and abilities.

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Healthy Athletes

The Healthy Athletes program has a strong presence in Europe-Eurasia. Learn about the program and what it's doing to help people with intellectual disabilities.

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Meet The Athletes

Athletes from across Europe/Eurasia tell their own stories on how training and competing with Special Olympics has changed their lives.

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History of Special Olympics/Europe/Eurasia

Special Olympics has existed in Europe for more than thirty years. Learn more about how the Special Olympics movement has grown across Europe and Eurasia changing millions of people’s lives.

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Law Enforcement Torch Run

As the 2010 European Games and the 2011 World Summer Games approach, Law Enforcement officers across Europe/Eurasia are getting ready to participate in Special Olympics Torch runs.

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Euroleague Partnership

Euroleague Basketball, Europe's most competitive basketball tournament, has committed to use the popularity and visibility of its teams, players and league to support Special Olympics during the 2009/2010 season.

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But what makes these Olympics special is of course our athletes – the competitors who train and compete to get their place on the team; who travel out in hope, who try to win but are content in the trying and who bring back a stack of memories and medals to make us very proud.
Mary Mc Aleese, President of Ireland