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Athletes are the heart of Special Olympics. Our athletes are children and adults with intellectual disabilities from all around the world—5.6 million and counting! They are finding success, joy and friendship as part of our global community. They're also having lots of fun!

Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026

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In 2026, for the first time, France will host the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup in Paris. This, the third edition of the Cup, will take place 5 – 11 July across venues in the heart of Paris. There will be 24 teams, 12 men's and 12 women's teams, consisting of athletes with intellectual disabilities and Unified partners (athletes without intellectual disabilities), competing for the Unified Football World Cup title.

Special Olympics Podcast: Inclusion Revolution Radio

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An athlete led podcast featuring athletes, partners, ambassadors, employees, and supporters of Special Olympics.

Youth Voices

Words have power and young people are using their voices to make that power count. Across communities and cultures, youth are speaking out against the use of the R-word and sharing how hurtful language affects their lives, their friendships, and their sense of belonging. Their stories are honest, personal, and rooted in a shared belief that everyone deserves dignity and respect. Hear their voices below as they call for understanding, inclusion, and a world where words are used to uplift, not harm.

Youth & Schools

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Our work aims to empower young people, educators, coaches, and families as leaders for inclusion, starting in their local schools and communities around the world.

Youth & Schools

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Our work aims to empower young people, educators, coaches, and families as leaders for inclusion, starting in their local schools and communities around the world.

Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026

three footballers—two from one team, one from another—on the pitch playing a game.
In 2026, for the first time, France will host the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup in Paris. This, the third edition of the Cup, will take place 5 – 11 July across venues in the heart of Paris. There will be 24 teams, 12 men's and 12 women's teams, consisting of athletes with intellectual disabilities and Unified partners (athletes without intellectual disabilities), competing for the Unified Football World Cup title.

Inclusive Leadership

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Special Olympic’s leadership work drives personal and cultural change. First, we build leadership skills in athletes, so they have the opportunity to become leaders within the movement, their communities, and ultimately, teachers of inclusion. Then, through the Unified Leadership approach, athletes educate people without disabilities to improve their behaviors and practices creating more inclusive environments for all.
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