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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.
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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Our Words
Amy Kosmalski Speaks at St. Mark's High School Assemply
Amy Kosmalski was a guest speaker at St. Mark's High School's Blue-Gold week assembly on Wed., March 2, 2011 for Spread the Word to End the Word Day.
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Norwich Free Academy R-Word Campaign
Norwich Free Academy R-word Campaign video. Directed, edited, and produced by 16 year old Patrick Kudej with the help of Alyssa Beit, Katie Beit, and countless others. Help us spread this amazing message!
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Soeren Palumbo's R-word Speech
This is the original speech that Soeren Palumbo gave as a senior at an assembly at Fremd High School in Illinois in February 2007. The speech illustrates his personal experience surrounding the word 'retard' and the pain it causes his sister.
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Join Us and End the Word on March 6, 2013
Today, March 6th is the day to join us to make your pledge to end the R-word!
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Goshen High School R-word PSA
From blaknej's YouTube channel: GTV's production of our "Spread the Word" Public Service Announcement for our 2nd annual campaign at Goshen High School. GTV did an awesome job producing and directing this!
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Countdown to World Games!
More than 7,500+ Special Olympics athletes from more than 190+ nations are making final preparations to participate in the Special Olympics World Games (“World Games”) taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), March 14 through 21.
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New Zealand Special Olympics Athletes Show Solidarity Amid Grief at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
In the wake of the deadly shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, athletes from Special Olympics New Zealand and Special Olympics United Arab Emirates, along with leaders of Special Olympics, gathered at the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Daily Show
Daniel Smrokowski and Apollo Anton Ohno
Daniel Smrokowksi interviews Apolo Anoton Ohno, Special Olympics Global Ambassador and 3x Olympic Speedskater.
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Introducing Team Supreme
Introducing Team Supreme—a band of five young superheroes who each have intellectual or physical disabilities. Creator Joshua Leonard, founder of Leonard Studios, calls them “pint-sized heroes.” He says that while a sneak peek at the team if available now, a full series and education curriculum are in development.Read the full article.
50 Game Changers
Karen and Violet
When Karen’s daughter, Violet, was born with an intellectual disability she didn’t know what to expect. Today, Karen is leading the charge to bring inclusive sport and play to children and their families through the Special Olympics Young Athletes program. Follow Karen and Violet as they open a bright new world of possibility for children of all abilities!
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