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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.
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Improving the health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Empowering Youth Leaders, educators, coaches, and families to build inclusive schools and communities for all.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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Athletes
Maccabi Tel Aviv Cheered On Special Olympics Israel
By Ecem Acar, September 09, 2017
It was a memorable day when the football club showed up to their match against FC Beitar Jerusalem wearing Special Olympics T-shirts.
Athletes
Special Olympics Athletes Honored at 2017 Sport Malta Awards
By Charles Camenzuli, March 05, 2018
Rodney Gauci and Yowanna Vassallo were among the winners at the event to recognize Malta’s leading athletes, officials and teams.
Athletes
Kaarel Hermaküla Shows What a Difference a Year Makes
By Tiina Möll, February 21, 2018
The Special Olympics Estonian athlete made his skiing debut in 2017 and is now an international competitor. Learn about his rapid rise.
Programs
Learning from Each Other
By Ecem Acar, June 20, 2017
What better way to create the next generation of Special Olympics youth leaders than bringing youth from different countries in the region together to allow them to learn from each other?
Community Impact
Swiss-Ski President Signs Deal With Special Olympics Switzerland
By Irene Nanculaf, February 10, 2017
The convention shall promote inclusive sports and training offerings within the Swiss-Ski association.
In the News
2017 Winter Games Athletes Delivered in Extraordinary Fashion
By Fiona Hynes, April 03, 2017
"Athletes from across Europe Eurasia came to these Games to showcase their talents, their passion and the results of their hard work."
In the News
Flame of Hope Travels to Alaskan Special Olympics Facility
By
Jimmy Johnson
, May 18, 2017
It was also carried through towns from the temperate rain forests and coast of the southeast, to the frozen tundra of the north.
Athletes
To Play Is To Learn: WASH Instruction in Kenya
By Annemarie Hill, March 06, 2017
“I have learned that dirty hands will make me sick.” This is what athlete Habiba Noor learned from participating in sports. Learn how.
Athletes
Gaston County 2018 Spring Games Set Local Record
By
Ashley Anderson
, April 23, 2018
Athletes enjoyed Olympic town and a 50 balloon release in honor of the 50th anniversary of Special Olympics. Learn about their record.
Virginia Wade
By
Special Olympics Staff
, July 10, 2017
A longtime athlete who joined a ski team when she was 8, Virginia Wade skis every weekend in winter while also training in gymnastics six to 12 hours a week.
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