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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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Improving the health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities.
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A peaceful campaign to end discrimination of people with intellectual disabilities.
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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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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.
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Competition schedule, athlete schedule, and results.
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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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50 Game Changers Portuguese
Jackie e Phillip
Para indivíduos com deficiências graves ou profundas, o Programa de Treinamento de Atividade Motora (MATP) usa esportes adaptados para construir confiança e conexões pessoais.
Inclusion Works
Role Model & Advocate: Meet Nyasha
In his youth, Nyasha wasn’t accepted or included... even by his own family and community. Today, he is a strong role model to people with ID—and without ID. His dream job is to become a global advocate for inclusion.
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Tips on Delivering an Impactful Speech
Studies show that roughly 80% of people are nervous about speaking in front of an audience. If you are one of those people, Hanna Joy Atkinson has a few tips to get you more comfortable giving speeches and presentations so you can wow the crowd.
50 Game Changers Portuguese
COLAB
Todo mundo tem a chance de brilhar na CO/LAB, onde pessoas de todas as habilidades se reúnem e se expressam através de Artes Teatrais inclusivas.
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2019: A Very Inclusive Year
This was a big year for Special Olympics. From high-level competitions and high-profile partnerships to the expansion of Unified Sports and Athlete Leadership, the power of inclusion was on full display. The momentum of the movement reached far beyond the Special Olympics organization into all aspects of development, industries and pop culture. Here are just a few highlights from 2019.
Athletes
Wilson: Creating Change
By experiencing inclusion in his workplace, Wilson has seen how important it is that we learn from each other.
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Special Olympics Israel athletes escort championship players onto the pitch
26 athletes from Special Olympics Israel escorting the players of Haopel Haifa onto the pitch at Sammy Ofer Stadium before the match against Beitar Jerusalem on 30 December 2019.
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Young Athletes at Home Lesson
Join Coach Greg, from Special Olympics New Jersey, for a Young Athletes play session that the entire family can enjoy. Feel free to follow along with the video straight through or stop and practice the activities at your own pace.
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Inclusive Health - Opening Eyes
Globally, 35% of our athletes need new prescription glasses & 23% have never had an eye exam. Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes® provides free eye assessments for Special Olympics athletes.
Community Impact
Celebrating Fathers
Special Olympics is grateful for the participation and support of fathers all over the globe. Fathers who are athletes, fans, coaches, volunteers, staff and cheerleaders help make this movement so special.
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