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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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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
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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One Career Is Not Enough
Daniel says, “Creating inclusive workplaces is one of the best parts that I enjoy about working at Goodwill.”
Press Releases
Audacy Partners with Special Olympics and JRSportBrief Productions For Launch Of “Agents Of Inclusion” Podcast
Audacy has partnered with Special Olympics and JRSportBrief Productions to launch “Agents of Inclusion:” A Special Olympics podcast, an Audacy Original.
Press Releases
Class is Now in Session! Special Olympics Launches School of Strength Fitness Campaign in Response to Athletes’ Need for At-Home Workouts
Partners with WWE Superstar Becky Lynch to Develop Series of Peer-Led Workout Videos to Inspire Year-Round Fitness
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Entrevista con Pablo Composto, Mensajero Global
"Luchador por los derechos de las personas con discapacidad". En el Día Mundial de Concienciación sobre el Autismo, resaltamos las historias y los esfuerzos de nuestros atletas por promover y defender la plena realización de los derechos y libertades de las personas con discapacidad intelectual y del desarrollo (DID), incluyendo TEA.
Emanuelle Dutra Fernandes de Souza
Special Olympics Brazil athlete, former Sargent Shriver Global Messenger
Our Words
Bullying Prevention: How do you stand up for those you care about? Part 1
Aliyas Sargento, SO Alaska; Izzy McKamey, SO Washington; Austin Fellman, SO Minnesota; Chloe Johnson, SO Colorado; Greta Clausen, SO New Jersey; Hannah Huddleson, SO Pennsylvania; Anisha Chopra, SO Ohio;
Intellectual Disabilities
What is Intellectual Disability?
Intellectual disability (ID) is a term used to describe a person with certain limitations in cognitive functioning and other skills, including communication and self-care.
In the News
Special Olympics Hour on SiriusXM
Wilmer Leon, host of Inside the Issues on SiriusXM radio’s Urban View – Channel 126 dedicated an entire hour to Special Olympics on Saturday, August 15, 2020.
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Athlete’s Perseverance Applauded in The Guardian Nigeria
Adedamola Roberts, 5 times Special Olympics Gold medallist in swimming, shared his thoughts on having a sense of purpose, identify and value in The Guardian Nigeria.
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The Unified Football match: Incheon United FC VS Suwon Samsung Bluewings
The Unified football match in collaboration with Incheon United Football Club and Suwon Samsung Bluewings took place on July 18th.
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