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Find Special Olympics Near Me
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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Learn more about the power Special Olympics has to make real change around the world.
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Hear about Special Olympics impact from 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
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
Jim Bernard Wins 2018 Rick VanderSloot Winter Sports Award
By Rachel Pardun, March 09, 2018
Jim joined Special Olympics Michigan in 1973 at just 12 years old. Learn what advice this veteran athlete offers others.
Athletes
How Africa's Athlete Official Was Part of a Record
By Romi Reinecke, March 31, 2017
Nhlanhla “Jimmy” Masina officiated in a game that saw something that had never happened before in Special Olympics history.
Athletes
Special Olympics Helped Samantha Conquer a Fear
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Karina Pinedo
, May 30, 2017
With the help of Special Olympics, she has come to love the water. Find out why that might have been unlikely several 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
Special Olympics Awakened Her Love for Midwifery
By
Wendy Mazibuko
, December 01, 2017
Nompendulo Ntshangase is a Nursing Student from Southern African Nazarene University and a volunteer at Special Olympics Swaziland.
Athletes
Lisa Menichino's (Big) Source of Support Fueled Win
By Nance Larsen, March 22, 2017
Family support is important for a Special Olympics athlete. It builds confidence and can provide security to try new things.
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.
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
Maccabi Tel Aviv Cheered On Special Olympics Israel
By Ecem Acar, September 09, 2017
It was a memorable day when the football club showed up to their match against FC Beitar Jerusalem wearing Special Olympics T-shirts.
Athletes
Special Olympics Athletes Honored at 2017 Sport Malta Awards
By Charles Camenzuli, March 05, 2018
Rodney Gauci and Yowanna Vassallo were among the winners at the event to recognize Malta’s leading athletes, officials and teams.
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