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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.
In the News
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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Athletes
Brittany Tagliareni Defines What It Means to be Relentless
By
Special Olympics Staff
, July 10, 2017
She started at 16 years old, now 27, she has discovered that focusing on her game also helps with her sensory and visual issues.
Programs
Fanning the Flame of Hope across Europe
By Fiona Hynes, July 17, 2017
Growing the Torch Run across Europe was the big focus at a recent Special Olympics and Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) gathering.
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.
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.
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
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.
Athletes
How Michelle Canazaro's Practice Proves Her Dedication
By
Special Olympics Staff
, July 10, 2017
To train for winter sports, Michelle laces up her snow boots, straps on her skis, and heads to the beach -- even in 90 degree heat.
Community Impact
Alessandra Palazzotti Receives Women’s Sport Award 2017
By
Lisa Ferzetti
, April 18, 2018
She was honored for her commitment to use sports to unify and integrate people with and without Intellectual Disabilities.
In the News
Special Olympics Athlete Stephanie Ching Becomes an Advocate
By
Special Olympics Staff
, July 10, 2017
She met with members of Congress, including House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, to advocate on behalf of Special Olympics.
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