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We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful placeโone athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.
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What We Do
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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Hear about Special Olympics impact from around the world.
Always On
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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Events
Events
Unified Football World Cup
Paris, France to host the third edition of the Unified Football World Cup from 6 โ 11 July 2026.
Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027
From October 16 โ 25 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 โ 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 โ 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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๐๐ค๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ค๐ฌ๐จ - Episode Five: Sitar Arts Center
Novie returns to Sitar Arts Center, where her creative journey began, to shine a spotlight on the vibrant community empowering D.C. youth to dream big through the arts.Download the Transcript
In the News
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Special Olympics Athletes in the Workplace
October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), recognizing the contributions of people with disabilities in the workforce and reaffirming our commitment to inclusive employment.
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Thrills and Triumphs at the Unified Volleyball World Cup Poland 2025
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Karini Viranna
, October 24, 2025
Special Olympics United Arab Emirates (Womenโs) and Special Olympics Slovakia (Menโs/Mixed) both won gold, each team bringing its own energy to the tournament.
Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup
Opening Ceremony | Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup, Katowice 2025
Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup
Highlights of Competition - 5 October
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Nikilaniโs Sweet Success at Stillwellโs Bakery
Nikilani shows that abilities, not disabilities, define a personโs potential. The power of inclusion in the workplace proves that when businesses open doors to people of all abilities, everyone wins.
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First Athlete Leadership Council Meeting in Maui
From once being shy as a child to now leading with confidence, Nikilani hosted the very first Special Olympics Maui Athlete Leadership Council meeting.
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Nikilani Represents Hawaii at the SONA Athlete Leadership Conference
As a passionate leader working to build local councils and give athletes a stronger voice, Nikilani embraced the opportunity to learn, connect, and share ideas with leaders from across the country.
Sports & Coaching
For all of our recognized and official sports, find coaching guides, development models, photos and videos and other related materials. You can also find information on locally popular sports in the mix.
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Special Olympics and UPS Extend Global Collaboration to December 2026
Renewed engagement includes a USD 310,000 grant supporting inclusive programming across five regions.
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