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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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Learn more about the power Special Olympics has to make real change around the world.
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Hear about Special Olympics impact from around the world.
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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
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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
Special Olympics Slovakia Organizes First Ever Safeguarding Seminar
Special Olympics Slovakia organized its first ever Safeguarding seminar as part of the Special Olympics Operation Safeguard project, funded by Erasmus+, with 60 participants attending.
In the News
Fundação Benfica Hosts First Stage of Special Champions League
Twelve football teams from across Europe participate in the EU-supported event.
What We Do
“Young Athletes in Motion” Music Video
“Young Athletes in Motion” Music Video
Special Olympics and Hip Hop Public Health have created a new song and music video to encourage Young Athletes families to stay physically active and healthy through dance.
In the News
Engel & Völkers Renews Partnership with Special Olympics International
After celebrating more than $1 million in funds raised, the luxury real estate brand increases sponsorship commitment
Press Releases
Topgolf Will Become Global Medaled Event in Special Olympics
Beginning in 2024, Special Olympics athletes can compete in Topgolf as an individual or as an officially sanctioned team
Community Impact
A Three-Decade-Long Friendship Celebrated in Coach Receiving Outstanding Coach Award
By
RJ Nealon
, April 19, 2023
Coach Joe Bellini and Special Olympics athlete Will Smith have known each other for nearly 30 years. Their relationship isn’t the typical coach/athlete relationship because the connection runs so deep. Here is their story.
Videos
Special Olympics and Laureus Partnership Announcement
Special Olympics Chairman of the Board Timothy Shriver and Laureus ambassador Edwin Moses (Olympic track and field legend) discuss the history of the two organizations leading up to their 2023 partnership to support the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
Athletes
Special Olympics Actress Anna Sargent Breakout Role in Take Me Home at Sundance Film Festival
Special Olympics Florida athlete and actress Anna Sargent debuts her acting talents in the film Take Me Home, written and directed by Anna’s sister Liz Sargent, at the Sundance Film Festival as it hits the big screen for the first time.
Sport Partnerships
Asia Oceania Floorball Confederation
The Asian and Oceania Member Federations of the International Floorball Federation decided to form the Asian and Oceania Floorball Confederation (AOFC) on the occasion of the second Asian Summit during the World Floorball Championships 2005, in Singapore. AOFC and Special Olympics East Asia signed an MOU in 2022 that sets out the general principles of mutual cooperation in area of promotion of floorball sport amongst East Asia.
Videos
Regan Hofley | accessiBe & Special Olympics
In this episode, we spoke with Regan Holfley, a Special Olympic athlete who will be representing team Canada in this years Special Olympic World Games in Berlin. Regan has been an athlete for 15 years and won an impressive total of 75 medals.
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