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Become an Official

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Special Olympics sports officials ensure adherence to the rules and safe competition, and are necessary to ensure the integrity of the sport.
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Hosting a Special Olympics International Event

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Interested in bringing the spirit of Special Olympics to your community? Special Olympics operates an ongoing bid process to guide any interested party through hosting an international event.
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Coaches teach the skills and spirit that define a true athlete. Coaches are role models and character-builders. Learn more about becoming a Special Olympics Coach.
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Become a Special Olympics Athlete

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Athletes are the heart of Special Olympics. Our athletes are children and adults with intellectual disabilities from all around the world.
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Families are the number one fans of our Special Olympics athletes. They offer a unique type of support, love and encouragement that no one else can. Special Olympics is a support network that brings families together in a caring, positive way—and that makes the cheers for our athletes even louder!
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Athlete Leaders Leading the Way: Driving Inclusion Across Asia Pacific

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Inclusion doesn’t just happen in communities, it is built by people who actively address gaps and create connections to help everyone feel like they have a place in society.
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Beyond the Game: Alif and Lino’s Journey in Unity

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Earlier in April this year, the first-ever South Asia Unified Football Competition organized by Special Olympics Asia Pacific took place in Bangladesh, marking a historic 5-day event that brought together 90 athletes from five countries.
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Tender Hearts: Gaining independence & purpose through acts of service

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Tender Hearts Cafe in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is more than just a social enterprise—it’s a place where young people with intellectual disabilities (PWID) gain independence, purpose, and confidence.
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The journey of Sis-qo Cain: Through a father’s lens

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Bosco Cain, a volunteer coach with Special Olympics, is both a father and a coach to Sis-qo Cain, a non-verbal powerlifter. Sis-qo’s early life was imprinted by a critical health crisis that left an indelible mark on both father and son.
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Special Olympics Launches Global Health Report to Tackle Inequities faced by People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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[Washington, DC, USA – 17 September 2025] Special Olympics published a global report today sharing findings from Rosemary Collaboratory—a groundbreaking international initiative designed to advance health equity for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across health systems worldwide.
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