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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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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
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.
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.
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Community Impact
The Inclusion Revolution Radio Podcast Welcomes Special Olympics’ Global Partner, Allison+Partners on This Week’s Episode
A global partnership designed to support the shared organizations’ objectives of global inclusion and to increase brand awareness for Special Olympics programming.
In the News
Special Olympics Wins 2023 PRNEWS Award for Gaming for Inclusion Efforts
Special Olympics has been named a winner in the 2023 PRNEWS Awards in the Corporate/Nonprofit Partnership & Diversity and Inclusion Campaign categories.
Press Releases
Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 Mascot Revealed
"Unity" conveys joy, togetherness, pride, and excitement
Athletes
Jaime Cruz: Actor, Activist, World Games Competitor!
Jaime Cruz Juscamaita wants to build a better world for people with intellectual disabilities—one play, one speech, one competition at a time.
Athletes
World Games Spotlight: Rabah Knio, Lebanon
Josee was still riding high from her multi-medal achievements at Canada's 2018 National Games when she was chosen for the 2019 World Games.
Community Impact
A Conversation Around the Importance of Easy Language at the Berlin Games with Sarah Jane Borchert, Manager, Translation for Easy Language for the World Games
In our second episode, we spoke with Sarah Jane Borchert, translation manager for Easy Language at the Special Olympics World Games.
In the News
“Everybody Joins!” Inclusive Learning Resource “Alle Machen Mit!” Published
Special Olympics World Games, Berlin 2023 with Special Olympics Germany has recently launched "Alle machen mit"—an inclusive learning resource for schools and clubs.
Athletes
World Games spotlight: Hamad Al-Ahbabi, Qatar
Hamad Al-Ahbabi is excited to be competing in his first World Games—and he has worked hard for this opportunity.
Community Impact
Special Olympics Athlete, Ashley Singleton, and her brother, Denver Broncos Linebacker, Alex Singleton, Star in This Week’s Episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio
In this week's episode, Josh and Novie spoke with Sarah Jane Borchert, Manager, Translation for Easy Language for the Special Olympic World Games.
Community Impact
Unlocking the Potential of Inclusion: Special Olympics Rwanda’s Story
A National Youth Leadership Summit in Rwanda inspires students and local partners to promote Unified Champion Schools in their communities.
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