Creating an Inclusive World
Special Olympics is a global sports movement to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities.
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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.
Make a Difference
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Stories of Impact
Stories from around the world, inspiring courage, hope and confidence.
Black History Month – Highlighting Venisha Bowler’s Incredible Work on Inclusive Sport
This February, Special Olympics is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting Venisha Bowler, Director of Sport Competition Management, an instrumental part of the organization for more than three decades.
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Game On: FanSided Expands Unified Storytelling Coverage for Super Bowl Week and Big Game with Hire of Two Special Olympics Athletes
Special Olympics Florida athlete and Sportscaster Malcom Harris-Gowdie Returns to the Row for the Third Time and Joins Special Olympics Nebraska athlete Wyatt Spalding on Reporting Team
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Faces of Inclusion: A Tale of Two Siblings
Mohamed's journey from facing societal barriers to becoming a champion is a testament to the support of his family and the opportunities provided by sport and Unified Champion Schools.
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‘Celebrate the Exceptional’ Campaign Launches Ahead of Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025
Initiative to highlight achievements of eight European athletes, each competing in one of the eight sports featured in Turin 2025
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Special Olympics Unified with Refugees initiative brings hope in Madrid
Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Senior Advisor Gerald Mballe travelled to Madrid, Spain, to visit a refugee reception center and a local school, and foster connections between refugees, people with intellectual disabilities and their host communities.
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2024 Special Olympics Holiday Card
As 2024 draws to a close, Special Olympics extends warm wishes and tremendous thanks to our outstanding athletes, coaches, volunteers, staff, and supporters from all over the world.
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
256
National and State Programs
20,160
Unified Schools
366,978
Coaches
72,468
Athlete Health Screenings
777,670
Volunteers
Join Our Movement
Join our movement, belong to an inspiring community and help us to build a better tomorrow for people of all abilities. With over 30 sports and nearly 50,000 games every year, there's an opportunity for you!
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Become a Volunteer
Featured Partners
Supporting Special Olympics throughout the world
Official Global Partner of the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Healthy Hearing program
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