Duncan NRI Attends Final Game of the Genuine Cup for Neurodiverse Players

August 1, 2025  

Over 100 Duncan NRI members and their families turned out to watch the final match of the Genuine World Cup for Neurodiverse Players, held in Rice University's stadium.  

The Genuine Cup is a global soccer tournament for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  38 teams from around the world competed in this year's games with 5 Final Champion teams called at the close of the tournament. 

At the closing ceremony, Dr. Huda Zoghbi and Texas Children's presented the top award of the night, the 1st Place Best Energy Award - Celebrating Spirit and Joy to the Athletic Club Bilbao.