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Find Special Olympics Near Me
Find Special Olympics Near Me
Find Special Olympics Near Me
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
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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Get in touch with us to volunteer, become an athlete, join a Unified Sports team, work as a coach and learn about upcoming events.
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Stories
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Athletes
Get inspired with stories of joy, perseverance, and achievement.
Community Impact
Learn more about the power Special Olympics has to make real change around the world.
In the News
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 – 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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Special Olympics Regions
Special Olympics North America Golf Championship
Athletes and Unified partners from throughout the United States and Canada competed in the sport of golf at Penn National Golf Club in Fayetteville, PA. Competition was held in individual stroke and Unified team play.
Local Club
What is a Local Club?A Local Club offers Special Olympics sports and non-sport activities within a community. It is a local branch of the Special Olympics National/State Program. A Local Club is open for anyone to become a member—people with and without intellectual disabilities, their families, and volunteers from all backgrounds. It is at the Local Club grassroots level of the movement where communities of inclusion are built, and everyone’s abilities are appreciated.Download this map (PDF)
Athletes
Skiing "Is My Favorite Exercise!"—Alexandrea Trains for World Winter Games
Alexandrea Rutledge has been working out "a lot" ahead of Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025. She's been a Special Olympics athlete for more than 12 years, and this will be her first international competition.
Athletes
Be a Fan of Floorball Athlete Fan Xinwei
Fan Xinwei is a teenage athlete who's already an experienced Special Olympics floorball player. In fact, he's been playing floorball since 2016.
Our Words
R-Word Use: A Letter to Elon Musk
Tim Shriver urges influential leaders to join the fight for dignity, acceptance, and inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities.
Our Words
How to Talk to Your Friends About the R-Word: A Guide for Students and Parents
From political figures using it in public to major blockbusters sneaking it into the mainstream, the R-word is being used at an alarming frequency.
Our Words
Dialogue Scenario 2: Collecting R-word Pledges at an Event
Use this dialogue guide and tips to help you successfully articulate why the R-word is hurtful and harmful in everyday speech.
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Be a Leader & Share Your Success at Ending the R-Word
We want to hear stories of how you are creating a more inclusive world to inspire and teach others how to change their communities.
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How to Walk Away and Still do Good
Sometimes it simply may be best to walk away from a situation, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still do good after walking away. Learn how.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the R-Word
Learn more about our campaign and the power of inclusive language.
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