Special Olympics Ambassadors

Special Olympics believes if we can open one heart and change one mind, we can make a difference. Our Ambassadors are helping to shed light on the dignity of people with intellectual disabilities and build support for Special Olympics work around the world. We hope you will join them and add your voice to ours. Special Olympics Ambassadors from the worlds of sports, entertainment and music help to raise funds and awareness by bringing attention to the important work of Special Olympics.  They are having a direct impact on the lives of millions of people, in their home countries and around the world.  Special Olympics Ambassadors are helping people with intellectual disabilities, changing lives, and helping create a world where each person, regardless of ability or disability, is accepted and celebrated and contributes to the strength and vibrancy of the whole.

Special Olympics Global Ambassadors


Charlene Wittstock, Global Ambassador Charlene Wittstock, Global Ambassador
Yao Ming, Global Ambassador Yao Ming, Global Ambassador
Kaka, Global Ambassador Kaka, Global Ambassador
Apolo Anton Ohno, Global Ambassador Apolo Anton Ohno, Global Ambassador


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Padraig Harrington, Global Ambassador Padraig Harrington, Global Ambassador
Nadia Comaneci, Global Ambassador Nadia Comaneci, Global Ambassador
Yang Lan, Global Ambassador Yang Lan, Global Ambassador
Yuna Kim, Global Ambassador Yuna Kim, Global Ambassador


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Scott Hamilton, Global Ambassador Scott Hamilton, Global Ambassador
Michael Phelps, Global Ambassador Michael Phelps, Global Ambassador
Vanessa Williams, Global Ambassador Vanessa Williams, Global Ambassador
Zhang Ziyi, Global Ambassador Zhang Ziyi, Global Ambassador


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Dikembe Mutombo, Global Ambassador Dikembe Mutombo, Global Ambassador

2013 Special Olympics World Winter Games PyeongChang Goodwill Ambassadors


Wonder Girls, Goodwill Ambassadors for 2013 World Games Wonder Girls, Goodwill Ambassadors for 2013 World Games
Yuna Kim, Global Ambassador Yuna Kim, Global Ambassador

Special Olympics Ambassadors


Brooklyn Decker, Ambassador for Team USA Brooklyn Decker, Ambassador for Team USA
Dani Alves, Ambassador for Global Football Dani Alves, Ambassador for Global Football
Derek Poundstone, Global Torch Run Ambassador Derek Poundstone, Global Torch Run Ambassador
Lauren Alaina, Project UNIFY Ambassador Lauren Alaina, Project UNIFY Ambassador


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In-Kyung (I.K.) Kim, Special Olympics Ambassador for Golf In-Kyung (I.K.) Kim, Special Olympics Ambassador for Golf

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