During periods of extreme heat, schedules may be adjusted to protect the health and well-being of athletes.
Version of July 8 at 12:19 AM
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
July 6-11, 2026
On July 7 and 8, the health initiative of the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 will roll out two days of screenings for the athletes of the 24 participating delegations:
- Fit FeetAssessment of the feet, ankles, lower-limb biomechanics, and the suitability of footwear for sports practice. A central issue: up to 50% of athletes have at least one preventable or treatable foot condition that may affect their participation in sport.
- Healthy HearingAssessment of hearing impairments in participating athletes. 26% of athletes fail pure-tone audiometry tests — conditions most often undetected or underestimated, which directly affect communication, quality of life, and social interactions.
- Opening EyesVision examinations, with free provision when needed of corrective glasses, sunglasses, or protective sports eyewear. 38% of athletes need new corrective glasses, 23% have never had an eye exam, and 16% have an eye disease.
This evening will take place at the Family Lounge inside Charléty Stadium. It will be hosted by Asmodée volunteers, who will offer a selection of games suited to the participants. The games will be available in several languages and adapted to the participants' abilities.
On July 7 and 8, the health initiative of the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 will roll out two days of screenings for the athletes of the 24 participating delegations:
- Fit FeetAssessment of the feet, ankles, lower-limb biomechanics, and the suitability of footwear for sports practice. A central issue: up to 50% of athletes have at least one preventable or treatable foot condition that may affect their participation in sport.
- Healthy HearingAssessment of hearing impairments in participating athletes. 26% of athletes fail pure-tone audiometry tests — conditions most often undetected or underestimated, which directly affect communication, quality of life, and social interactions.
- Opening EyesVision examinations, with free provision when needed of corrective glasses, sunglasses, or protective sports eyewear. 38% of athletes need new corrective glasses, 23% have never had an eye exam, and 16% have an eye disease.
At the heart of the competition week, Special Olympics France invites the 24 delegations to a full day dedicated to discovering Paris: the Host City Day.
On the programme: a visit to the Nike Store at Châtelet-Les Halles for a shopping experience with our Premium Partner, followed by a stop at Les Invalides, an iconic monument of the Parisian heritage.
The highlight of the day: a lunch cruise aboard a Bateaux-Mouches boat, where delegations will share a meal on the Seine.
A unique experience, rooted in Special Olympics tradition, that transforms a major sporting event into a true human and cultural adventure. Far more than a competition: a memory to take back to the locker rooms, and into the hearts of athletes from around the world.
Special Olympics France National Games
Non-sport Programs & National Games
The motor skills courses are sports awakening workshops for children aged 2 to 8, bringing together children from mainstream and specialised settings. Participants move through installations designed to develop motor skills, balance and coordination: balance domes, hoops, tactile plates, river stones, inflatable beams, arches… all within a playful and caring environment.