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Special Olympics events are happening everyday across 58 countries in Europe and Eurasia involving thousands of athletes. Here are just some of the highlights of the SOEE calendar.

2012

European Speed Skating Competitions
Herenven, The Netherlands:  March 10-11

European Table Tennis Tournament
Ljubljana, Slovenia:  April 13-16

12th Annual Special Olympics European Football Week
Across Europe :  May 12-20

European Golf Tournament
Bludenz, Austria:  June 20-24

European seven-a-side Football Tournament for low ability teams
Ballerup, Denmark:  June 28-July 2

European Football Tournament at Gothia Cup 2012
“Kim Karlstrom Trophy” Gothenburg, Sweden: July 15-19

SO Russia Enlarged Athletics Meeting
Moscow:  Sept (TBC)

European Bowling Competitions
Cyprus:  October 22-29

European Football Coordinators Meeting
Sept/Oct (TBC)

Ninth Special Olympics European Basketball Week
Across Europe:  Nov 24-Dec 2

European Alpine Skiing Camp
Marau Austria:  December 1-8

Particpating in Special Olympics competitions has given me the chance to experience success; something I only ever dreamed about before. Now I have self confidence; now I know I can.
Miriam Kurdovanidez, athlete, Special Olympics Georgia.