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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
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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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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
Floorball Coaches Met in Dublin
By Colin Kenny, October 30, 2017
As floorball’s popularity grows in our movement across the globe, Dublin played host to a unique Special Olympics coaching seminar.
In the News
First Lady of Zambia Becomes 50th Anniversary Champion for Africa!
We’re proud to announce that Her Excellency Esther Lungu, First Lady of the Republic of Zambia, has accepted the role of 50th Anniversary Ambassador for the Africa Region.
Community Impact
Seeing Through on Dr. Phil Irion's Vision
By
Trevor Metz
, August 11, 2017
His efforts helped implement a vision care program in Michigan so athletes can perform at their best.
In the News
Special Olympics Chairman Paid a Visit Down Under
By
Rodney Wong
, March 22, 2018
Dr. Timothy Shriver engaged in successful high-level talks with ministers representing Health, Sport, Disability and Education.
Athletes
Learning Perseverance in the Mountains of Pakistan
By
Sarah Amin Ali
, March 06, 2017
Special Olympics athlete Parvez works as a laborer in a wheat field. That may have shaped him into the athlete he is today.
Community Impact
My 50th Anniversary T-Shirt and a Prayer on the Plane
By
Viola Musariri
, September 20, 2017
The positive response to our movement is proof we're on the right path.
Community Impact
Medicine Hat Game Left a Lasting Legacy
By
Katherine Dalusong
, January 02, 2018
The 2017 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games left a permanent (good) mark with the local Special Olympics program.
Community Impact
How Kester Edwards Has Had a Major Impact
By
Special Olympics Staff
, July 10, 2017
The longtime Special Olympics athlete is a member of the very first class of Sargent Shriver International Global Messengers.
Athletes
Twins Awed By Athletes at World Winter Games 2017
By Jill Hammergren, March 29, 2017
Duncan and Cedric followed their sister Victoria to World Games 2017, and they couldn't stop raving about the athletes.
Athletes
Special Olympics Turkey Held Last Regional Games of the Season
By
Buket Akpinar
, July 10, 2017
On 6th June, athletes from Thrace regions competed in the Regional Games in Kırklareli.
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