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We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.
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What We Do
Sports
Special Olympics supports over 5 million athletes, unified partners, coaches and volunteers with over 30 Olympic-type sports.
Sport and Competition
Local and international year-round sports training and athletic competitions.
Inclusive Health
Improving the health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities.
Youth & Schools
Empowering Youth Leaders, educators, coaches, and families to build inclusive schools and communities for all.
Inclusive Leadership
Unleashing leadership potential in people of all abilities.
The Revolution Is Inclusion
A peaceful campaign to end discrimination of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Learn more about the power Special Olympics has to make real change around the world.
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Videos showcasing the Special Olympics movement around the globe.
Inclusion Revolution Radio
An athlete led podcast featuring athletes, partners, ambassadors, employees, and supporters of Special Olympics.
Novie Knows
Novie Knows, a subseries of Inclusion Revolution Radio, serves as an unscripted platform for host Novie Craven to provide her perspective, as a Special Olympics athlete, on the topics of her choosing.
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Unified Football World Cup
Paris, France to host the third edition of the Unified Football World Cup from 6 – 11 July 2026.
Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027
From October 16 – 24 2027, Santiago will welcome thousands of athletes, families, and fans from around the globe to celebrate unity, inclusion, and the power of sport.
Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029
From March 10 – 17 2029, athletes will unleash the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport in Switzerland.
World Games Schedule and Results
Competition schedule, athlete schedule, and results.
Host an Event
Learn more about hosting an international Special Olympics event.
USA Games 2026
June 20 – 26, 2026 the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will unite 3,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers, and 75,000 fans from all 50 states in Minnesota.
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IRR: Disability Employment Awareness
National Disability Employment Awareness Month—it’s more than a month, it’s a mindset. In an effort to keep the conversation around inclusive workplaces and hiring practices going, this episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio, brought to you by Toyota North America, drives the momentum forward. Hosts Josh Basile, from accessiBe, and Novie Craven are joined by David Duncan, Special Olympics Jamaica athlete and Global Athlete Leadership Council member, who contributes his perspective as an employee of Special Olympics Jamaica.
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Inclusive Action
Hear from students about what inclusive action looks like.
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Healthy Athletes Overview
We're feeling GOOD about the work that the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes program and the impact it has on our athletes, promoting wellness and fitness!
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"Family Matters" with Special Olympics South Africa's Winter Games athlete Shane François Bentley
If you were to see Shane François Bentley today—gliding on the ice, defending on the soccer field, or diving into a swimming pool—you’d never guess the mountain of challenges he’s had to overcome.
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Turin 2025: Recap
As the Special Olympics Winter World Games 2025 draw to a close, enjoy the best moments from #Turin2025.
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Inclusion Revolution Radio: Tyrone Pillay
Representing that commitment, South African Paralympic athlete and Toyota Motor Europe employee Tyrone Pillay attended the Games to support their Special Olympics partnership and to witness its impact firsthand.
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Cheers for Champions: Floorball, Team Kenya
Kenya’s floorball team has been training hard for the 2025 World Winter Games in Turin, Italy.
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Cheers for Champions: Antoine (“Tony”) Magued Samir Saad, Special Olympics Egypt
“I’m a champion and a ninja!” Antoine (“Tony”) Magued Samir Saad, Special Olympics Egypt alpine skiing athlete, is ready to take on the snow-covered slopes at the Special Olympics World Winter Games!
Getting in the Water
Coaches and parents look back at the first time Yilu was introduced to swimming.
Making Breakfast
Yilu would wake up and leave the house before anyone else was up, yet she wouldn’t leave without setting a plate of breakfast for her family.
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