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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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Special Olympics supports over 5 million athletes, unified partners, coaches and volunteers with over 30 Olympic-type sports.
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Local and international year-round sports training and athletic competitions.
Inclusive Health
Improving the health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities.
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The Revolution Is Inclusion
A peaceful campaign to end discrimination of people with intellectual disabilities.
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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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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.
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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
On the Margins of the Margins: The Story of Abdullah Najim
By Ecem Acar, November 29, 2017
Abdullah Najim is a 19-year-old refugee from Iraq. He is also a Special Olympics gold medal winner athlete!
Athletes
Floorball Athletes Prove Power of Perseverance
By
Genevieve Jiang
, March 21, 2017
Indonesian floorball athletes had challenges due to lack of equipment and a proper venue. Learn what they did to stay sharp.
In the News
Light Up the World for Special Olympics!
By Fiona Hynes, April 16, 2018
Special Olympics is calling on Europe Eurasia to light up red in a global show of inclusion this July. Special Olympic celebrates the 50 years of our movement this summer. To mark this major milestone, Special Olympics is asking everyone to Light Up for Inclusion! On July 20th, 2018 landmarks, stadia and iconic buildings around the world will turn red in a global act of unity. This exciting event will be global demonstration of tolerance, respect and a celebration of difference. Lighting up red for inclusion will help bring urgency and awareness for the inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities all over the world. David Evangelista, President and Managing Director, Special Olympics Europe Eurasia, is encouraging programmes to get involved: "As one of the largest regions, we are hoping that SOEE programmes answer this call and nominate a landmark and engage a contact to confirm a willingness to take part in the initiative." Find out more email fhynes@specialolympics.org
In the News
Special Olympics Estonia Looks to the Future
By Tiina Möll, March 22, 2018
David Evangelista of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia met Prime Minister Jüri Ratas to discuss Special Olympics Estonia’s development.
In the News
Special Olympics and Kerry Group launch two-year partnership
By Aoife O'Grady, March 29, 2018
Special Olympics is delighted to announce a new two-year partnership with Kerry Group which will focus on athlete leadership, fundraising and volunteering in Ireland, Great Britain, Netherlands and Poland.
Community Impact
Special Olympics PEI Hosts Unified Bocce Pilot Event
By
Special Olympics PEI Staff
, January 19, 2018
The event saw 38 students participate - 20 Special Olympics athletes and 18 Unified Partners.
Community Impact
Special Olympics, UNICEF Hold Inclusive Fun Day in Kosovo
By Martha Jo Braycich, October 03, 2017
Special Olympics brought together 40 children for an inclusive Young Athletes event on 29 September 2017 in Pristina.
Athletes
Asmaa Naser Eddin Wins Medal for Syria Despite Odds
By
Denis Schiopu, AIPS Young Reporter Romania
, March 22, 2017
She fled the bomb zone, and she arrived in a country where dreams come true. Learn what she endured just to train.
Community Impact
2017 World Winter Games Were a Media Hit
By Fiona Hynes, March 31, 2017
Spreading the Special Olympics message of acceptance and inclusion remains one of our movement's core objectives.
Athletes
Leading the Way in Ireland: Philomena O’Hare
By Ecem Acar, June 20, 2017
Learn how she went from the playing field to membership on the international Special Olympics Sports Rules Advisory Committee.
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