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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.
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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Community Impact
Malachie: From Chains to 2019 World Games
From chained in a refugee camp to freedom on the playing field, Malaki is ready to show the world his talents and gifts
Community Impact
Changing Society by Changing Attitudes
When society underestimates the capabilities of people with intellectual disabilities, opportunities are lost. We're working to change those minds.
Community Impact
Health Focus: Welcome to Slovenia’s Inclusive Summer Health Camp!
By Aoife O'Grady, August 16, 2018
A holistic approach to healthy eating, movement, positive self-image and strengthening social interactions was the main emphasis of the recent Inclusive Summer Health Camp in Rogla, Slovenia.
Blog
Special Olympics Youth of the Week: Jacob Baker and Jim Kinnard
Jacob Baker and Jim Kinnard are a Special Olympics Unified pair from Idaho. In July, Jacob and Jim attended the 2018 USA Games in Seattle to participate in the Youth Leadership Experience (YLE). They were chosen for the YLE because of their leadership skills and passion for inclusion. Afterward, they wrote about their experience.
Athletes
Michelle Obama and Jamaal Charles join Special Olympics athletes at 2015 World Games Opening Ceremony
In 2015, 6,500 athletes that represented 165 countries gathered in Los Angeles for the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games.
Partners of the Movement
Verizon
Verizon is proud to support Special Olympics’ Inclusion Revolution and the Game Changers broadcast special, a series of stories that showcases the perseverance, positivity and bravery of Special Olympics athletes and the dedication of coaches, volunteers and supporters. Each inspiring story highlights the power of inclusion and calls on audiences to #ChoosetoInclude. Through its Humanability campaign, Verizon aims to empower people with the ability to do more in this world. Humanbility focuses on using technology to bring people together and create greater efficiences. Verizon's technology helps to transform ground-breaking ideas into reality including helping people do more in schools, in the workplace and in communities around the world.
What We Do
2017 Golisano Global Health Leadership Award Honorees
Honorees awarded in 2017.
In the News
Behind the Scenes with La Casa de Carlota
The production team had this to say about working on the Casa Carlota piece, “Everyone at La Casa de Carlota was warm and friendly and seemed to truly enjoy working there.
In the News
European Football Week 2018
Supported by UEFA Respect, MetLife, national football federations and professional clubs, European Football Week (EFW) is a highlight in the Special Olympics calendar. From 19 to 27 May 2018, 45,000 participants across 50 countries took part in 450 events.
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European Basketball Week 2017
2017 marks the 14th edition of one of Europe’s biggest basketball events, which aims to deliver unity through sport.
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