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Creating an Inclusive World
Special Olympics is a global sports movement that is life-changing for everyone.
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What We Do
Every day, Special Olympics events are taking place around the globe transforming the lives of millions of individuals with intellectual disabilities both on and off the playing field.

Sports

Special Olympics supports over 5 million athletes, unified partners, coaches and volunteers with 32 Olympic-type sports.

Inclusive Health

Improving the health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities.

Youth and Schools

Empowering Youth Leaders, educators, coaches, and families to build inclusive schools and communities for all.

Leadership

Unleashing leadership potential in people of all abilities.
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Stories of Impact
Stories from around the world, inspiring courage, hope and confidence.

The ‘R-word’ Inches Back into the Mainstream

An excerpt from the NBC News article detailing a recent return of the R-word in the language lexicon.
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Faces of Inclusion: Raising Yilu

Follow the inspiring journey of Zhao Yilu, a Special Olympics East Asia athlete.
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Special Olympics International Board of Directors Elects Three New Members

[Washington, D.C. – 5 May 2025] The international Board of Directors for Special Olympics elected new members Mrs. JoAnne Bessler, Mr. Mark McCorkle, and Mr. Toby Enqvist.
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Remembering Pope Francis

Special Olympics is paying tribute to the legacy of Pope Francis.
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Victory on Court 3: The Bomber Leads Italy to Glory

The Division B Unified floorball match on Court 3 was a thrilling showdown between Special Olympics Italy and Special Olympics Germany.
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Snowboarder Marcel Schilling Wins Double Silver on the Slopes

Marcel Schilling, a charismatic 34-year-old snowboarder from Thurgau, Switzerland, has kicked off his Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 experience in style.
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Our Global Reach
With 5 competitions per hour across the globe, our movement represents over 5.3 million athletes, unified partners, coaches, and volunteers.

4,238,388

Athletes and Unified Partners

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National and State Programs

20,160

Unified Schools

366,978

Coaches

72,468

Athlete Health Screenings

777,670

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