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Soccer is one of the world's most popular sports, and is also
one of the most popular sports within Special Olympics. In addition
to offering Five-a-side Soccer, Special Olympics Soccer offers
individual skills competition to allow athletes to train and
compete in basic soccer skills, including dribbling, shooting, and
the run and kick. The development of these key skills is necessary
prior to advancing to team competition.
As in all Special Olympics sports, athletes are grouped in
competition divisions according to ability level, age, and
gender.
SOCCER FACTS
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Soccer was introduced to Special Olympics in 1979.
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Today 157,976 Special Olympics athletes from 164 Programs around
the world compete in soccer.
SOCCER EVENTS
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Five-a-side team (outdoor)
The following events provide meaningful competition for
athletes with lower ability levels:
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Individual Skills Competition
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