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History

2000s: The Sun Never Sets on the Special Olympics Movement

Our fourth decade is all about growth. Millions of athletes are taking part in thousands of competitions every year. The sun never sets on the Special Olympics movement!
Press Releases

The 2023 Global Golisano Health Leadership Awards

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Celebrating champions of health equity and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities and fostering global partnerships at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
Athletes

Sana Won’t Stop Running or Smiling

Sana, standing in lane 3, smiles and lifts her leg to move into starting position.
Sana (she only has one name like Madonna) was all smiles before her 400m Level C preliminary race at the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin.
Planned Giving

Getting Started: Planning for Your Loved One with Special Needs: Gathering the Necessary Documents, People, and Other Resources

Mother and son touching foreheads together.
Everyone needs to create their own estate plan. However, planning for individuals with special needs can be more complex and nuanced. This article does not offer legal or financial advice. It is essential to seek the guidance of an experienced attorney and financial advisor, especially those who specialize in working with families with special needs members. They can provide valuable counsel tailored to your specific situation.
In the News

Badminton Momentum Builds at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota

Two athletes lunge toward a badminton net on an outdoor grass court.
Demonstration sessions introduce athletes and coaches to the sport while creating lasting opportunities for badminton’s growth in North America
In the News

Special Olympics UAE Unified 3x3 Basketball Team Reaches FIBA 3X3 Basketball Tournament Final

Special Olympics United Arab Emirates athletes pose on basketball court.
Special Olympics United Arab Emirate’s Unified 3x3 Basketball team earned a place in the finals of The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3X3 Basketball tournament organized by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council on Hudayriyat MarVista on 22 October 2021.

Kyung-won Na

Kyung-won Na - Special Olympics East Asia
Special Olympics East Asia, Chairwoman, World Winter Games Pyeongchang 2013
In the News

Dilek Sabancı, Honorary Chairwoman of Special Olympics Turkey, receives Let’s Talk About It Award

By Zeynep Görpe, November 08, 2018
Dilek Sabancı, Honorary Chairwoman of Special Olympics Turkey, with Special Olympics Turkey athletes at recent 2018 "Let's Talk" event where she received an award honouring her inspirational efforts to combat taboos and stigmas around women’s health. She is on stage with Natalia Vodianova, Europe Eurasia leadership, and Special Olympics athletes.
Dilek Sabancı, Honorary Chairwoman of Special Olympics Turkey, received an award honouring her inspirational efforts to combat taboos and stigmas around women’s health at the recent 2018 "Let's Talk" event in Antalya, Turkey.
Community Impact

Special Olympics pushes forward with the unfinished business of equity, diversity and inclusion

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Last week, our community gathered in solidarity with our brothers and sisters of color in the United States and around the world to express our outrage at the death of George Floyd and at so many countless acts of racism and bigotry that have crushed the lives of millions of people in history and still today. We met as a global family to listen, to learn, and to act.
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Special Olympics and International Tennis Federation Publish Second E-learning Course on ITF Academy

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International Tennis Federation and Special Olympics have teamed up again to create a second online course on the ITF Academy.
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