Ellen O. Caulcrick Foundation Unified Sports
EOCF Unified Sports 2026

Different strengths.One field.

Students with and without disabilities come together for a day of friendly competition, shared achievement and belonging.

Every athlete and teammate is recognized.
Students with and without disabilities sharing a relay baton during an inclusive school sports day
Nov032026
Third annual eventIgbobi College Sports FacilityYaba, Lagos
Side by side

Every child belongs on the team.

Unified Sports brings young people with and without disabilities into the same day of sport, play and celebration—making inclusion something students experience together.

2025 participation
36
schools

from across Lagos State joined the second edition.

160
students

were brought together through inclusive competition.

2+2
team model

two students with disabilities and two without, per school.

Participation figures reflect the publicly announced 2025 edition.

The programme

Eight events. One team spirit.

Competition gives every participant a chance to contribute, encourage and celebrate.

01

Running & walking

Races for pace, confidence and shared encouragement.

02

Football

Team play built around communication and cooperation.

03

Basketball

Passing, shooting and celebrating every contribution.

04

Hoops game

A playful accuracy challenge for athletes and teammates.

05

Egg race

Balance, focus and plenty of good-natured fun.

06

Fill the bucket

A relay-style challenge powered by teamwork.

07

Tug of war

One rhythm, shared effort and team spirit.

08

Dancing competition

Parents, teachers and students move together.

Students with and without disabilities playing basketball together on an outdoor courtPlay together
Beyond the finish line

More than a day of competition.

The event turns the idea of inclusion into a shared experience—one pass, one race and one cheer at a time.

Friendship & empathy grow through real teamwork.
Confidence & recognition meet every participant.
Inclusive school culture travels beyond the field.
“Inclusion is not an act of charity but a collective value.”— Segun Caulcrick
Why EOCF leads

A legacy moving forward.

Ellen Olusola Caulcrick dedicated her life to special education and advocacy. EOCF Unified Sports carries that work onto the field—using shared play to challenge stigma and help young people see ability first.

The programme advances the foundation’s mission to enrich quality of life and promote independence through education, training and advocacy.

Discover the EOCF story
Young athletes with and without disabilities celebrating together after a race
One shared futureBelonging grows when young people meet as teammates.
Save the date

The third annual event is on the calendar.

Join EOCF in Lagos for a full day built around friendly competition, connection and one-team spirit.

Date
Tuesday, 3 November 2026
Venue
Igbobi College Sports Facility
Yaba, Lagos
Participant package
Medal, team T-shirt, gifts and refreshments

Transport stipends are provided for participating schools.

Ask about participation
Official 2026 announcement
Official EOCF Unified Sports 2026 flyer with the event date, venue, activities and participant package
Take your place

There is a role for every supporter.

Choose your lane, bring your strengths and move the team forward.

01School team

Bring your school

Ask how students and educators can participate in the 2026 event.

Bring your team
02Event crew

Volunteer on the day

Help create a welcoming, organized and memorable participant experience.

Join the event crew
03Community partner

Partner for inclusion

Support transport, participant kits, event services and future growth.

Move inclusion forward
One team starts here

Belonging starts when we play together.