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Find Special Olympics Near Me
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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Inclusive Health
Health Workforce
Ensuring that the health workforce is adequately trained and equipped to care for patients with intellectual disabilities is an important step in realizing quality health care for this population.
In the News
Zehra Sayin receives 2020 Special Woman Award
In recognition for her leadership and passion, and her proven record in expanding the reach of the Special Olympics movement across Belgium, Zehra Sayin, CEO, Special Olympics Belgium, was awarded the 2020 Special Woman Award at the recent Belgian Sport Women Awards ceremony in Brussels, Belgium on Friday, 6 March 2020.
Latin America
De la cancha y los parques a la playa y el surf
La organización de Special Olympics Puerto Rico (SOPR) cambió su escenario de canchas y parques por la playa al celebrar unas clínicas de surfing para atletas y participantes con algún tipo de discapacidad intelectual.
Latin America
Sigue creciendo la familia de Olimpiadas Especiales
6 de Febrero 2020: El Comité Olímpico Mexicano (COM) , Olímpicos Mexicanos, Medallistas Olímpicos Mexicanos y el movimiento Special Olympics México unen esfuerzos para trabajar en la inclusión de los atletas con discapacidad intelectual.
Latin America
Olimpiadas Especiales Ecuador Protagonista En Presentacion De La Camiseta De Su Equipo Embajador
El Equipo Embajador de Olimpiadas Especiales Ecuador y actual campeón de la Copa Sudamericana, Independiente del Valle, presentó su uniforme oficial de la temporada 2020, en un emotivo acto donde los atletas de Olimpiadas Especiales fueron protagonistas.
Latin America
Baloncesto con causa
La Federación Nacional de Baloncesto de Honduras junto a Olimpiadas Especiales de Honduras, unen esfuerzos en pro del deporte adaptado, iniciando colaboraciones para fomentar actividades de la mano de las iniciativas de “Basketball for Good Honduras y Elige Incluir”.
Europe Eurasia Stories
Special Olympics Gibraltar Sports Complex Officially Opens to the Community
It was a spring day full of celebration for the athletes of Special Olympics Gibraltar when their magnificent new Sports Complex officially opened on 27 February.
Latin America
Our Family Keeps Growing
Strategic alliance between the Mexican Olympics Movement and Special Olympics Mexico Sports equipment delivery ceremony Appointment of Special Olympics Mexico Ambassadors.
Community Impact
A Mother’s Gratitude for Unified Schools
This has been a breakthrough year for my son Ali. Until four years old, no school accepted him into any programs. They would say that he was not social, that he would not get along with other children, and that he did not perform well in their school setting. Ali never wanted to go to school, he hated it.
Community Impact
Opening a New World at Special Olympics Opening Eyes
Lawrence Mwangi is a standout player for Special Olympics Kenya’s Floor Hockey team. His speed and skill helped the team win game after game, eventually climbing to the top of their division.
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