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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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In the News
Did you know that Special Olympics has a series of FREE online courses for coaches?
Whether you are an aspiring coach, an experienced coach interested in exploring Special Olympics coaching, a Special Olympics veteran who wants to earn certifications for your learning, or just looking for a refresher, there are a number of course options for you to choose from.
In the News
PMI Educational Foundation Partners with Leading Nonprofits to Help Youth Learn Project Management
Strategic investments build nonprofits' capacity to integrate project management into programming and operations
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Break a Sweat and Bust a Move with Us this #InternationalDanceDay
Special Olympics is inviting EVERYBODY to join our #InternationalDanceDay social activation! Join us on 29 April to show the world how the Special Olympics movement stays fit AND connected through the joy of dance.
Sport Partnerships
Women's Tennis Association
Special Olympics is pleased to partner with the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) to build international awareness of and participation in Special Olympics Unified Sports® through the WTA Foundation’s global community outreach program COME PLAY!. This program encourages people of all ages and abilities to play tennis in order to lead healthy and productive lives on and off the court. The partnership does this in a variety of ways with activations at WTA tournament pairing Special Olympics athletes with professional players and WTA players joining official Special Olympics tennis events at national and international events. In addition, Special Olympics is grateful for the support of 3x Grand Slam champion Gaby Dabrowski as an official Global Ambassador since 2020.
In the News
Special Olympics CEO Mary Davis Highlights Female Athletes in ISportConnect Interview
In part one of a two part article, Special Olympics CEO Mary Davis reflects on the growth of inclusion movement.
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LETR Rhode Island Sends Care Packages to the Special Olympics Athletes in Need
Special Olympics athletes and others living in group facilities are at heightened risk of contracting COVID-19. The Law Enforcement Torch Run® (LETR) Council of Rhode Island found a creative way to support this vulnerable population.
In the News
Special Olympics Research Published in the Official Journal of the American Association on Health and Disability
Special Olympics Fitness models show promise as a health intervention for people with intellectual disabilities
Community Impact
Legacy of Abu Dhabi Improves Health in Africa for People with Intellectual Disabilities
MedFest is sometimes the first exposure athletes have to medical care and in many cases, life-threatening conditions have been found and subsequently treated.
Athletes
Learn more about Loretta Claiborne: 50-year Special Olympics Athlete & Chief Inspiration Officer
By
Carolyn Phillips
, May 01, 2020
Loretta Claiborne was born the middle of seven children in a poor, single-parent family in York, Pennsylvania. Partially blind and with intellectual disabilities, she was unable to walk or talk until four-years-old. Today, Claiborne is an accomplished athlete, motivational speaker, member of the Special Olympics International Board of Directors, and Chief Inspiration Officer for Special Olympics.
Community Impact
National Teacher Appreciation Week
Whether from school or from home, the teachers of Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® ensure that meaningful opportunities are present for students of all abilities in and out of the classroom.
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