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The first MATP (Motor Activity Training Program) Meetup in Seixal, Portugal, organized by Special Olympics Portugal, united athletes from six countries: Malta, Portugal, Spain, Belgium, Cyprus, and Italy.

Special Olympics EU Day provided another important opportunity for athletes to raise their voices, share their lived experiences, and advocate for greater inclusion across Europe. The event, held between the 24th and 25th of September, brought together athletes, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss pressing issues in Health, Early Development, and Inclusive Sports and Education.

On Saturday, 20th September 2025, Reġjun Tramuntana and Special Olympics Malta teamed up to organise a special sports event, bringing communities together through sport. The event welcomed the participation of several Special Olympics Malta athletes alongside individuals from the North Region of Malta.

Through the funds raised during the 2025 edition of A Night at the Palace, Special Olympics Malta will be launching the Strong Minds program, as part of a new phase of health related services and support for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

On September 16, 2025, Special Olympics International was honored with the prestigious "Fair Play for Peace" award in Brussels, recognizing its commitment to promoting inclusion and peace through sport.

Over 250 athletes from across Malta and Gozo participated in a celebration of inclusion during the first edition of the National Beach Games 2025, marking a significant milestone for Special Olympics Malta on Saturday 5th July 2025.

As we continue expanding our programmes to support every athlete, all proceeds from A Night at the Palace – The Sound of Cinema will go towards Special Olympics Malta’s new mental health screening initiative Stong Minds.