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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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Special Olympics supports over 5 million athletes, unified partners, coaches and volunteers with over 30 Olympic-type sports.
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Local and international year-round sports training and athletic competitions.
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Improving the health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities.
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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.
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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.
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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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Community Impact
Special Olympics Fans Leave Lasting Impression on World Games 2023
There was no shortage of amazing fans at the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 and each day, fans and family members were able to join in the spirit of the Games helping to support and uplift all those competing.
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West All-Stars Win 2023 Special Olympics Unified All-Star Game
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RJ Nealon
, July 21, 2023
Just hours ahead of the MLS All-Stars facing off against Arsenal, both teams are focused. After all, it’s their All-Star moment: the Special Olympics Unified Sports All-Star Game.
Community Impact
Tim Shriver Commentary: Special Olympics World Games Provides an Opportunity to Recommit to Inclusion in Education
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Dr. Timothy Shriver
, July 26, 2023
Special Olympics Chairman Timothy Shriver calls for education reform for those with intellectual disabilities.
Europe Eurasia Stories
Special Olympics España Spearheads ‘Unified with Refugees’ initiative in Europe Eurasia
Inclusivity takes center stage as football players from Special Olympics Andalucia participate in an exhibition match with refugees from the Seville Refugee Reception Center.
Press Releases
Starkey and Healthy Hearing Serve Over 2,200 Athletes at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023
Starkey Cares has partnered with Special Olympics International to increase access to hearing health services worldwide for Special Olympics athletes
Community Impact
How Does a Photographer Sum up the most Incredible Experience of their Career?
Photographer Dillon Vibes shares his experience attending the Special Olympics World Games 2023 through photographs he captured while in Berlin. Below is a collection of photos and personal insight to his most memorable times at the Games.
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Special Olympics Addresses Need for Early Healthcare Intervention in Light of New Study from CDC
Special Olympics Addresses Need for Early Healthcare Intervention in Light of New Study from CDC
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Special Olympics and Ethiopian Airlines Unite for Africa Leadership Conference
Special Olympics Africa Region and Ethiopian Airlines have joined together to put on the 19th annual Africa Leadership Conference from 18-20 September in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Chris Nikic Short Documentary Wins International Film Award
A Special Olympics Story: Chris Nikic about Special Olympics Florida athlete Chris Nikic, just won the grand prize at the Budva Sports & Arts Film festival- BSAFF in Montenegro.
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Special Olympics Welcomes the Newest Class of U.S. Youth Ambassadors
The 2023 – 2025 class of Special Olympics U.S. Youth Ambassadors were announced after a three-week application process.
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