On February 22–23, 2025, the city of Split hosted the 26th edition of the Special Power League (SPL), an inclusive sports project designed for children with developmental disabilities.
The event brought together over 150 participants from across Croatia, offering them a chance to compete in sports, make new friends, and enjoy a weekend filled with joy and inclusion.
The football part of the tournament took place at the Arapovac sports hall in Solin, running from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The children showcased incredible passion and skills, promoting values such as friendship, equality, and fair play.
Participating teams included:
Football Clubs:
NK Lokomotiva
GNK Dinamo Zagreb
HNK Hajduk Split
HNK Rijeka
NK Istra 1961
NK Slaven Belupo
NK Osijek
NK Sloga Čakovec
Associations and Institutions:
Association for Autism Pogled Nedelišće
School for Education and Training Pula
Bili Tići – Sports Association for People with Down Syndrome, Split
Down Syndrome Association 21 Rijeka
Down Syndrome Association 21 Zagreb
Sports Association Veliko Srce, Koprivnica
Center for Education Ivan Štark, Osijek
Sports Association SKIP, Zagreb
The host of the tournament, HNK Hajduk Split, together with other organizers, provided excellent conditions and an unforgettable experience for all participants.
Special Power League continues its mission of promoting inclusion and equality through sport, encouraging children with developmental challenges to actively participate in social and sporting life.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants, volunteers, and partners who made this event possible.
Special gratitude goes to the Croatian Football Federation, the main partner of the project, for their continued support and recognition of the importance of inclusion through sport.
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