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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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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
Events
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.
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.
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History
2000s: The Sun Never Sets on the Special Olympics Movement
Our fourth decade is all about growth. Millions of athletes are taking part in thousands of competitions every year. The sun never sets on the Special Olympics movement!
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2010s: Building an Inclusive World
As the movement continues to grow, the joy of Unified Sports is bringing together people with and without intellectual disabilities on every continent. We invite the world to come play with us -- and experience the transformative power of sports!
Press Releases
Tom Golisano: A Champion for Global Health
Tom Golisano was honored for his contributions to global health, specifically through Special Olympics, in a Golisano Archives exhibit.
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Chairman Tim Shriver Seeks Papal Support to Build Inclusive World
Special Olympics athletes met Pope Francis during an official 2017 audience at The Vatican.
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Special Olympics Founder Honored at 2017 ESPYS
Eunice Kennedy Shriver dedicated her life to championing the rights and acceptance of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Special Olympics and MetLife Announced Partnership
The three-year international partnership will expand Special Olympics Young Athletes across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
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Austria Hands 'Flame of Hope' to Abu Dhabi as Curtain Falls on Spectacular World Winter Games
15,000 people gather at the Merkur Arena in Graz, Austria to bid farewell to the Special Olympics World Winter Games 2017.
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Opening Ceremony Kicked Off World's Largest Sporting Event of 2017
More than 2,600 athletes took the Special Olympics oath promising, “Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”
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Seven Groups Honored for Pioneering Global Health Work
Honorees were announced at Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria.
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Special Olympics and Best Buddies International Celebrate 9th Annual Spread the Word to End the Word® Day on 1 March
Survey findings from The Harris Poll reveal that over the last nine years, teens are more vocal in reinforcing respectful language while adults support inclusive behaviors but are not as active in verbally promoting inclusion.
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