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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
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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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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 – 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 – 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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In the News
Casamance: The Community Committed to the Health of Children with Disabilities
The following is an excerpt from a podcast episode titled “Casamance: the community committed to the health of children with disabilities.”
Press Releases
ESPN’s Coverage of Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 Begins March 8
Special Olympics World Winter Games returns for first time since 2017 with ESPN media platforms bringing coverage of the World Winter Games across the globe.
Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 - media registration now open!
The countdown is on—just over 100 days until the world’s eyes turn to Turin, Italy, for the Special Olympics World Games 2025!
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Natalia Vodianova and Vespa for the Special Olympics Winter World Games Turin 2025: How to Participate in the Charity Auction
The following is an excerpt from an article in Vogue Italia, highlighting the gala dinner at the Armani/Teatro in Milan on 6 March, featuring an auction to support Special Olympics athletes, including a hand-painted Vespa Primavera.
Press Releases
One-of-a-Kind Art Pieces from Frank Gehry and Urs Fischer Auctioned for Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 with Support of Giorgio Armani
[Milan, Italy - 4 March 2025] With the Opening Ceremony of Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 just days away, Italy is welcoming the world in style. A gala dinner at Armani/Teatro on 6 March will feature a glittering array of auction items to support the World Winter Games beginning 8 March.
In the News
100 International Delegations Set to Compete at Turin 2025
100 international delegations, representing the diversity and global footprint of the Special Olympics movement, will descend on Turin, Italy this week for the official opening of the Turin Games.
In the News
Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Partners with Story10 to Elevate Global Exposure for Turin 2025
Renewed partnership builds on success of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
Athletes
From Athlete to High Priestess: The Story of Ilianna Simeonidi
Special Olympics rhythmic gymnast illuminates path to inclusion ahead of World Summer and Winter Games
Athletes
Lean, Mean, Skiing Machine
In a few short days, Nick Mills will be leaving South Dakota to embark on a trip of a lifetime.
Europe Eurasia Stories
European Basketball Week 2023
Are you ready to shoot some hoops or show off your best cheer? Then mark your calendars for European Basketball Week 2023. More than 250 local or national events will take place across the Europe and Eurasia region when the 20th edition of the EBW starts on 25 November.
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