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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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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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Community Impact
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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In the News
UNICEF and Special Olympics in Kosovo Joined Forces
By Martha Jo Braycich, December 19, 2017
The December 2017 meeting brought together UNICEF officials, Special Olympics Kosovo staff, teachers, families, coaches and children.
In the News
Brendan West Found Happiness on a Basketball Court
By
Special Olympics Staff
, July 10, 2017
Brendan West’s life has been anything but “normal” since the day he was born. Find out how basketball has helped him with that.
In the News
UNICEF Kosovo Supports Young Athletes in Kosovo
By Ecem Acar, May 25, 2017
UNICEF Kosovo agreed to help ensure that children with intellectual disabilities are involved in inclusive play and sport activities.
Community Impact
Law Enforcement Officer Wins Jefferson Award
By
Leigh Lowery
, March 29, 2018
Sgt. Marcus Rhodes was recognized for his dedication to the Torch Run for Special Olympics and his local area program.
Athletes
South Carolina Hosted 2017 Special Olympics North America Tennis Championship
By Tara Baker, November 06, 2017
Over 120 athletes plus 36 Unified Partners representing 10 states competed on beautiful Hilton Head Island.
Athletes
Dustin Plunkett
By
Special Olympics Staff
, July 10, 2017
Dustin is an athlete leader who served as spokesman and Global Messenger for the 2015 World Games as well as a broadcaster for ESPN.
Community Impact
Special Olympics Russia Athletes Realized a Dream
By Fiona Hynes, July 14, 2017
The athletes' dream became a reality when they served as flag bearers at the recent FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.
Athletes
Justin "JJ" Jones Gets His Motto From His Dad
By
Special Olympics Staff
, July 10, 2017
Justin has been with Special Olympics Pennsylvania for three years, competing in multiple sports, though swimming is his favorite.
Community Impact
Special Olympics Mauritius Launched Healthy Communities
By
Satyagan Choytun
, July 06, 2017
The program, launched in 2017, aims to expand services via a year-round model that reaches more athletes.
Athletes
How Paige Harris Keeps Defying the Odds
By
Special Olympics Staff
, July 10, 2017
Despite the challenges she faces, Paige is a natural athlete. It doesn’t matter what sport it is, her coaches say she excels.
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