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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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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
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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Athletes
Youngest Member of Bangladesh Team Takes Silver
By
Genevieve Jiang
, March 23, 2017
Learn just how far Mohammad Junaet Islam has come since coaches first met him two years ago.
Community Impact
Special Olympics Malta Reaches Out to Refugees
By Maureen Clarke, July 25, 2017
They held come-and-try sessions in golf, hockey and football, as well as Young Athletes and Healthy Athletes promotion sessions.
Community Impact
Teaches Used School of Special Olympics to Teach Support
By Deyan Spasov, March 22, 2017
At World Games, teachers decided to have a different kind of lesson. One that teaches equality and how to support and help each other.
Athletes
Snowboarder Jeremy Beckham's Bold Moves Pay Off
By Jill Hammergren, March 24, 2017
Learn what he asked a three-time Grammy Award winner to do for his girlfriend—and why he got so much well deserved attention.
Community Impact
Graz Sparkled At Special Olympics Dance Contest
By
Sarah O'Toole
, March 27, 2017
The event was sold out and packed with family, friends and fans all there to support their dancers.
Athletes
A Life Changed By Football: Said Abdel Lah
By Juanmi Aruña, June 29, 2017
Said Abdel Lah’s life changed when he joined Plena Inclusión Ceuta, a partner of Special Olympics Spain.
Community Impact
Egyptian President Honors 2017 World Games Athletes
By Noha Gaballah, May 02, 2017
President Abdel Fattah El Sisi recognized athletes as they brought home an impressive 5 medals in 2017 World Winter Games in Austria.
Athletes
Special Olympics Cyprus Athletes Join Unified Football Project
By
Georgios Panayides
, June 12, 2017
Young athletes from Special Olympics Cyprus, together with MetLife volunteers, participated in Special Olympics European Football week.
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Africa’s Athlete Leaders Empowered by Microsoft
By
Lonnie Snyder
, June 05, 2017
Athletes lead the way as the voices of the Special Olympics movement, educating the world about the potential of people with intellectual disabilities through their insights and contributions.
Athletes
Eduardo Vegas Wows Fans at Johan Cruyff Golf Memorial Tournament
By Colin Kenny, July 25, 2017
The Special Olympics Spain athlete proved to be one of the stars at Montanyá Golf Club.
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