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Tributes

A Letter from Frank Gifford

It brought tears to my eyes, and for me it has always symbolized, what Special Olympics is all about; caring, loving and helping one another.
Tributes

A Letter from Oprah Winfrey

Eunice Shriver lived as a champion, and I admired her so much.
Tributes

A Letter from Kevin M. Farr

Thank you, Eunice, for your tireless efforts which have made this world a better place for each and every one of us.
Athletes

Special Olympics China’s Unified Team Proves the Game Is for Everyone

By Karini Viranna , July 10, 2026
Two football teammates wearing blue Special Olympics China jerseys stand side by side on a football field with their arms around each other's shoulders. The player on the left wears number 11, while the player on the right wears number 7. Trees and a goalpost are visible in the blurred background.
Special Olympics China faced off against SO Spain in their Division 3 semi-final match at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026, suffering a 6-0 defeat.
Europe Eurasia Stories

Special Olympics Unified with Refugees Expands Through Grant From Olympic Refugee Foundation

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Funding will enable World Refugee Day 2026 activities in Slovakia, Spain and Uganda, strengthening inclusion through sport for refugees and people with intellectual disabilities
Press Releases

Special Olympics Calls on Governments to Commit 3% of Education Funding for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Opposing teams shaking hands with one another.
Plans “Global Leadership Coalition for Inclusion” to Advocate for Policies and Financing Needed to Make Social Inclusion a Reality
In the News

2017 World Winter Games: I’m Going to Austria!

From our partners at ESPN: A look at of some of the athletes who went to World Winter Games in Austria!
Athletes

Young Athletes Encouraged to Play in Paris

Children sit around a large fox mascot with a row of adults behind them.
8 July 2026. Yesterday, at the Charléty Stadium Dojo, 30 children from France with and without intellectual disabilities, participated in Young Athletes, fun motor skills courses as part of the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 non-competition events.
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Bank of America

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Bank of America has been a global partner of Special Olympics since 2003. Their long history of support, began at the state level and spans over three decades, as part of their ongoing commitment to achieving the goal of a more diverse and inclusive society.
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Special Olympics sports officials ensure adherence to the rules and safe competition, and are necessary to ensure the integrity of the sport.
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