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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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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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In the News
Learn about the marketing and communications strategies behind World Games Berlin 2023 with Albert Tuemann
Inclusion Revolution Radio podcast host, Novie Craven, and co-host, Josh Basile, from accessiBe have teamed up to release a podcast mini-series highlighting the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
Athletes
2023 Brightspot Unified Golf Challenge Unites People with All Kinds of Backgrounds Through Sport
The 2023 Brightspot Unified Golf Challenge took place over 31 July – 1 August as 48 golfers descended upon Aldie, Virginia to play four 9-hole team matches over two days at The Club at Creigton Farms.
Community Impact
Bethel University Student-Athlete Standout Creates Purpose Through Special Olympics
By
RJ Nealon
, August 15, 2023
While playing college football at Bethel University, Jaran Roste discovered another passion: Special Olympics, leading him to become one of Special Olympics Minnesota's first student-athlete ambassadors.
Community Impact
Running for Unified Schools: Special Olympics Morocco’s Story
Special Olympics Morocco participates in the Marrakech Marathon.
Athletes
Discovering the Best Version of Myself: Jianyu’s Story
A Special Olympics China Athlete Leader shares his personal growth story with Special Olympics
Press Releases
Special Olympics Athletes Become History Makers in Participating in First UCI World Championships
Four Special Olympics Great Britain athletes recently made history by taking part in a demonstration race at the first ever Glasgow 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships.
Community Impact
SO Senegal Coach Wins Olympic Values Education Program Recognition
"Disability is not a barrier to doing sports. You can live your passion with a disability."
Community Impact
Hand in Hand for Inclusion: Special Olympics El Salvador’s Story
A Special Olympics Unified School is built on the simple concept that playing together is a quick path to understanding and friendship.
Athletes
Inspiring the Next Generation of Athletes: Jamey’s Story
A Special Olympics St. Kitts and Nevis Athlete Leader brings together students of all abilities through Unified football.
Press Releases
Unlocking the Potential of Inclusion Through Special Olympics in Ethiopia
Special Olympics Ethiopia will host Africa Region’s largest annual gathering—the Special Olympics Africa Leadership Conference with official carrier Ethiopian Airlines
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