Toyota celebrates inclusivity at Special Olympics Summer Games in Belgium
- Toyota Motor Europe (TME) supported the 41st Special Olympics Summer Games in Kortrijk, Belgium, reinforcing its commitment to inclusivity and mobility for all.
- The event welcomed 3,500 athletes, who competed in 20 sports disciplines and earned 6,900 medals over four days.
- Toyota provided transportation solutions and established a Recovery Lounge to support athletes throughout the competition.
- Toyota employees in Belgium volunteered to help create a memorable experience for the participants.
Brussels, 4 June 2025 – Toyota Motor Europe (TME) proudly reaffirmed its commitment to inclusivity and mobility for all as a key supporter of the 41st Special Olympics Summer Games in Kortrijk, Belgium. As a Global Partner of Special Olympics since 2018, Toyota continues to champion the power of sport in fostering respect, diversity, and accessibility.
Special Olympics provides athletes with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to showcase their talents and push beyond their limits. This year, the Belgium Games welcomed 3,500 athletes from across the region, each demonstrating dedication, resilience, and determination on the field. Over four days of competition, participants competed in 20 sports disciplines, collectively earning more than 6,900 medals. The event culminated in a celebratory closing ceremony on Saturday evening, May 31.
To ensure seamless mobility, TME provided transportation solutions, including vehicles for athletes, staff, and volunteers. Additionally, Toyota established a Recovery Lounge, offering competitors a space to relax and recharge after their performances.
Beyond logistical support, Toyota employees in Belgium played an active role behind the scenes, volunteering their time to create a truly memorable experience for the athletes. Their involvement reflects Toyota’s Start Your Impossible philosophy, which emphasizes breaking barriers and empowering individuals to overcome challenges.
As the Games concluded, the enthusiasm and spirit of athletes, volunteers, and supporters stood as a powerful testament to the transformative impact of sport in fostering a more inclusive society.
Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA (TME) oversees the wholesale sales and marketing of Toyota, GR (Gazoo Racing) and Lexus vehicles and parts and accessories, as well as Toyota’s European manufacturing and engineering operations. Toyota directly employs over 26,000 people and has invested over EUR 12 billion in Europe since 1990. Its eight European manufacturing plants are located in Portugal, the UK, France, Poland, Czech Republic and Turkey. Today, there are approximately 14.7 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles on European roads, whose drivers are supported by a network of 28 National Marketing and Sales Companies and around 2,800 retail sales outlets in 53 countries (EU, UK, EFTA countries , Israel, Turkey and other Eastern European countries). In 2024, TME sold 1,217,132 vehicles in Europe for a 7.1% market share. For more information, visit www.toyota-europe.com.
Toyota believes that when people are free to move, anything is possible. In the pursuit of "Mobility for All", Toyota aims to create safer, more connected, inclusive and sustainable mobility to achieve its mission of producing “Happiness for All”. In Europe, TME launched the KINTO mobility brand which offers a range of mobility services in 20 countries, and is growing its business-to-business sales of zero-emission fuel cell products and engineering support. Contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Toyota is working to achieve carbon neutrality in its entire business across Europe. A historic leader in CO2 reduction in Europe, TME aims to achieve 100% CO2 reduction in all new vehicles in Western Europe by 2035 and will continue to offer a full range of electrified powertrains to customers across the region with its hybrid, plug-in hybrid, battery and fuel cell electric vehicles.