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Find Special Olympics Near Me
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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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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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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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Sport Partnerships
International Skating Union
In March 2018, leaders from the International Skating Union (ISU) signed an agreement recognizing Special Olympics continued development of our athletes in skating sports during the ISU World Figure Skating Championships.
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International Softball Federation
On June 28th, 2011 in Athens, Greece a proclamation was signed between the International Softball Federation and Special Olympics proclaiming the ISF’s unanimous support of and affinity for Special Olympics and it’s softball players. The ISF and Special Olympics have pledged to promote each other’s organizations while engaging their regional and national governing bodies and programs to grow the sport of softball and increasing opportunities for individuals with an intellectual disability to improve their skills and demonstrate their capabilities while using sport to create more inclusive communities worldwide.
Sport Partnerships
Tennis Europe
Special Olympics Europe Eurasia & Tennis Europe (TE) first partnered on the 24 March 2012 in Lyon, France. The objective of the partnership was to promote and grow the sport of Tennis amongst European Special Olympics athletes and Unified partners.
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Union Européenne de Cyclisme
The European Cycling Union (UEC) represents 51 affiliated nations in Europe. The UEC is one of the 5 continental confederations which are members of the International Cycling Union (UCI).
Sport Partnerships
Union of European Football Associations
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) the governing body for 53 European football responsible to its members for the governing of the sport of football in accordance with its constitution, statutes and technical rules and for the sanctioning and staging of certain football matches, represents the national football associations of Europe.
Special Olympics South Africa 2018 National Summer Games Table Tennis
By
Nomthandazo Dladla
, May 25, 2018
Congratulations to the 31 Table Tennis players who took part during the 2018 Special Olympics South Africa National Summer Games. On the first day of competitions our athletes competed in Table Tennis tournament at the Scots Gymnasium at Wits University Education Campus, Park town. The competition had 5 officials from South African Table Tennis Board who came to officiate the Table Tennis to make sure that our athlete’s results are fair. We had a total number of 126 Games that were played.
Community Impact
Special Olympics South Africa Hosted 2018 Swimming Competition
By
Nomthandazo Dladla
, May 29, 2018
The two days of swimming went well and it was an amazing experience for the athletes.
In the News
Sport and Health Event Shows Inclusion at Its Best
By
Ilse Hemmelmayr
, May 29, 2018
Over 350 Special Olympics athletes and students along with 130 university students gathered for a sport and health event in Tuzla.
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Special Olympics Hosts U.N. Officials During 2018 MENA Regional Games
Officials saw how initiatives like the Games can support efforts to protect the rights of persons with intellectual disabilities.
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Families
Families are the number one fans of our Special Olympics athletes. They offer a unique type of support, love and encouragement that no one else can. Special Olympics is a support network that brings families together in a caring, positive way—and that makes the cheers for our athletes even louder!
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