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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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Blog
Rocking and Chilling at USA Games!
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Hanna Joy Atkinson
, August 11, 2022
Hi everyone,
Community Impact
Camp Shriver Counselor, Mary Hammerbacher Manner, Guest Stars on Inclusion Revolution Radio
Host Novie Craven, spoke with Mary Hammerbacher Manner, counselor at Camp Shriver in the mid 1960s.
Athletes
Kiera Byland's Medals Include Honor from the Queen
By
John Marshall
, July 29, 2022
Created in 1922, the British Empire Medal is granted by the Crown in recognition of meritorious civil or military service.
Blog
2022 USA Games Reflection
By
Renee Manfredi
, August 11, 2022
After more than two long years of separation due to Covid-19, what better place to be able to bring over 5500 athletes together for in-person competition but the Happiest Place on Earth – Disney World!! I’m not even sure I can describe this week, but I will do my best.
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Press Releases
Opening Ceremony Celebrations for Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 Announced
Global event from July 31 – August 6 celebrates the joy of sport and the power of inclusion
In the News
Unified Cup Detroit 2022 Media Coverage Far and Wide
International share stories of athletic excellence, Unified competition and inclusion on and off the pitch during Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022.
In the News
Unified Cup 2022 Photo of the Day
Check at the close of every day for the photo of the day!
Community Impact
A Refugee Camp Paves the Way for Inclusion: Special Olympics Tanzania’s Story
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Brendan Scully
, August 08, 2022
Members of a refugee camp share how Unified Schools have benefited the lives of people of all abilities in their community.
Athletes
For Special Olympics Jamaica Unified Cup Athlete and Coach, Inclusion is More Than a Nice Word
Meet Special Olympics Jamaica athlete Geovannie Britton who is taking part in the Unified Cup 2022.
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