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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 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 – 24 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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Community Impact
Kenyan Goal Keeper at World Winter Games 2017 Got Great News
By Romi Reinecke, March 27, 2017
No one knew 16-year-old Lawrence Mwangi had been achieving on the sports field despite having cataracts. He won't for long.
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How Your Gift Helps
Through the power and joy of sports, Special Olympics transforms lives. Since 1968, Special Olympics has been offering people with intellectual disabilities year-round training and competitions in Olympic-style sports. Our more than 32 individual and team sports—from Alpine Skiing to Volleyball—provide quality training and well-matched sporting events. Win or lose, the goal is always to be brave in the attempt!
In the News
Smithsonian Highlights Our Athletes, Our History
“Special Olympics at 50” exhibit at the National Museum of American History celebrates diversity and inclusion in sports
Community Impact
Pope Francis Commemorates 50 Years of Special Olympics
By Aoife O'Grady, June 29, 2018
The Special Olympics Italy Unified Cup team had the honor of attending a general audience with His Holiness in the Vatican.
In the News
A Reunion Between Special Olympics Korea and Everton
By
Byoungho Kang
, May 25, 2018
Korea Unified Soccer team traveled to Liverpool, England for the second friendly match with a Unified Soccer team from Everton.
Community Impact
Ricky Rubio Announced as Special Olympics Global Ambassador
By Aoife O'Grady, June 26, 2018
NBA star signed up at a ceremony in Barcelona’s Pabellón Olímpico del Club Joventut Badalona, where he began his professional career.
Community Impact
Lions Club Volunteer Raves About Special Olympics Event
By
Nomthandazo Dladla
, May 25, 2018
Betsy Coetzee said it was her first time coming to a Special Olympics South Africa screening and that her experience was amazing.
Community Impact
Polish Post Celebrates #SpecialOlympics50!
By Aoife O'Grady, June 26, 2018
In Poland, the whole country is getting involved in Special Olympics 50th celebrations – including the postal service.
Community Impact
Joyful Celebrations Mark Special Olympics 50th in Turkmenistan
By Aoife O'Grady, June 26, 2018
Turkmenistan is among the programs across Europe Eurasia going all out to celebrate 50 years of Special Olympics this summer!
Sport Partnerships
International Olympic Committee
In a Protocol Agreement signed February 15,1988, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognizes Special Olympics, Inc. (SOI) as promoting sporting activities for individuals with an intellectual disability. SOI's recognition by the IOC carries with it the responsibility to conduct Special Olympics training and competitions in accordance with the highest ideals of the international Olympic movement, to protect the use of “Special Olympics” and ‘Olympics” from exploitation and other abuses.
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