Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
Find Special Olympics Near Me
We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.
Your Program
Based on your location, your local program is %location%.
Your location could not be automatically determined. Choose a program below:
Your Special Olympics Local Program:
Looking for a different local program? Choose a program from the list below:
Africa
""
Asia Pacific
""
East Asia
""
Europe Eurasia
""
Latin America
""
Middle East North Africa
""
North America
""
Find It Fast
Find job opportunities with Special Olympics
What sports does Special Olympics offer?
Contact Special Olympics
Find events near me
Ways to give to Special Olympics

Search Results

There are 7,393 results that match your search. 7,393 results
In the News

Special Olympic World Games 2019: The Meaning behind the Flame of Hope

By Freddy Woehl, March 18, 2019
Flame of Hope lit on the opening ceremony stage at the Abu Dhabi 2019 World Games.
Since the first Torch Run at the Olympic Games in 1936, the Torch Run is one of the most important parts of the Opening Ceremony.
Athletes

India's Abhishek Gogoi keeps going, despite setbacks

Abhishek Gogoi from Special Olympics India in a bike rac
It was a weekend of adjustment for cyclists from Bharat, as they got accustomed to the uphill/downhill raceway of the Yas Marina track in Abu Dhabi.
In the News

Global Health Leaders Pledge to End Healthcare Disparities for People with Intellectual Disabilities

By Vikneswaran Raman, March 18, 2019
Youth leaders and health representatives sitting and standing on stage in a group shot.
Individuals with intellectual disabilities from 20 developing countries can now hope to receive a better quality healthcare services in the next three to five years.
Press Releases

UAE Commits To Making Schools More Inclusive At The Global Youth Leadership Summit

Athletes and representatives together in a group in front of a Unified Champions Schools and World Games 2019 logo backdrop.
The United Arab Emirates announced their pledge to implement the Unified Champion Schools program across all public schools.
In the News

Motor Activity Training Program Proves Sports are for Everyone

By Carolyn Phillips, March 19, 2019
An athlete participating in MATP celebrates with her coach after shooting a basket.
At the 2019 World Games, 37 Motor Activity Training Program athletes showed the world that people of all levels of ability can participate and benefit from athletic programs.
Athletes

USA's Brittany Wins vs. Belgium's Lies Gielis

Brittany with a woman on the courts. Brittany is smiling big and has on a USA shirt. in the background is a Play Unified sign.
Brittany Tagliareni has won her first game of the 2019 World Games in a hard-fought match against Belgium's Lies Gielis, daughter of late European football legend Marc Gielis.
Athletes

An Athlete's Perspective on World Down Syndrome Day

Chaica Al Qassimi giving a speech at the World Games in Abu Dhabi
By Special Olympic athlete, Chaica Al Qassimi, a Technical Officer, Judo, Special Olympics UAE team.
In the News

On World DS Day: Celebrating Athletes with Down Syndrome—Who Prove Their Power, Ability Through Sports

Ben from team US standing in front of other athletes, spectators, and fans smiling for a photo op.
People with intellectual disabilities (ID) are accomplishing more than anyone ever thought possible, as Special Olympics athletes prove every day around the world.
Athletes

Renee Manfredi: A Messenger with a Mission

renee manfredi smiling
Renee Manfredi is a leader, athlete, singer and master of four languages who just happens to have autism.
Press Releases

Anytime Fitness Announces Global Partnership with Special Olympics

Who Says I Can't. Special Olympics Nippon and Anytime Fitness
Nearly 5,000 Gyms Worldwide will Coach, Train and Support Special Olympics Athletes
Previous
Next