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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.
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.
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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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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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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.
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Learn more about hosting an international Special Olympics event.
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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In the News
We’re ready for the Inclusion Revolution, are you?
This week Special Olympics unveiled a revamped website. Our goal? Make it easy for you to get involved, read inspiring stories of our athletes and learn more about our movement.
Community Impact
Malachie: From Chains to 2019 World Games
From chained in a refugee camp to freedom on the playing field, Malaki is ready to show the world his talents and gifts
Community Impact
Health Focus: Welcome to Slovenia’s Inclusive Summer Health Camp!
By Aoife O'Grady, August 16, 2018
A holistic approach to healthy eating, movement, positive self-image and strengthening social interactions was the main emphasis of the recent Inclusive Summer Health Camp in Rogla, Slovenia.
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2018 World Tennis Invitational Santo Domingo
The Special Olympics World Tennis Invitational will be a unifying world class tennis tournament.
Athletes
Jamie Foxx Learned ‘How to Live’ from Sister, a Special Olympics Athlete
DeOndra Dixon, long time Special Olympics athlete, inspires everyone she meets, especially her Oscar-winning brother, Jamie Foxx.
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Remembering Denny Alldridge
The Special Olympics family is mourning the loss of Denny Alldridge. He died Sept. 5th at his home in Stoughton, WI. He was 72.
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2018 Global Youth Leadership Forum in Baku
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Special Olympics, the 2018 Global Youth Leadership Forum comes to Baku, Azerbaijan from 24 to 28 September.
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Michael Phelps Surprises Special Olympics Arizona Swimmers
By
Jamie Hackerman
, September 12, 2018
The 10th Anniversary of the Michael Phelps Foundation culminated with a water safety event in Peoria, Arizona on Saturday, August 25, 2018.
In the News
Rosemary Kennedy: Inspiration and Revelation
In 2018, we are honoring the 100th anniversary of Rosemary Kennedy’s birth.
Press Releases
Special Olympics Youth Innovation Grant Initiative Announced
Funding aims to advance broad range of inclusion projects and Special Olympics Unified Schools
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