Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Those activities give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship.
12 OFFICIAL SPORTS:
Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
“It was a wonderful opportunity to be able to play in front of so many spectators” said Special Olympics Portugal athlete Ruben Carreiras after he joined 59 other athletes in competing in a four – team mini tournament showcase on Thursday, May 22nd at the impressive UEFA Champions League Festival in Praça do Comércio, Lisbon.
UEFA has offered its platform to Special Olympics, as part of Grassroots Day to promote "Football for All", respect and inclusion at Champions Festival in Lisbon.
Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Those activities give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship.
12 OFFICIAL SPORTS:
Hours:
Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.