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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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Community Impact
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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Special Olympics Announces Historic 1 Billion US Dollars Fundraising Milestone from Law Enforcement
For nearly 45 years thousands of law enforcement officers around the world have raised money for local Special Olympics programs
In the News
Special Olympics Awarded Pardes Humanitarian Prize for Recognizing Global Efforts in Advancing Inclusive Mental Health Programs
The prestigious Pardes Humanitarian Prize was awarded to Special Olympics to recognize efforts in raising awareness about the mental health needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
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From Athlete to Coach—A Dream Chasing Story Spanning 40 Years
This excerpt is from Human Race’s article, “From Athlete to Coach – A Dream Chasing Story Spanning 40 Years.”
Planned Giving
Matthew Necci, Board Chair for Special Olympics Connecticut
Special Olympics is very much part of a family legacy for me. From very early in life, my parents instilled the value that we were obligated to help whom we can, when we can, and how we can.
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Special Olympics International staff member Jason Rogers Honored with Prestigious Laura Lee Leadership Award
On Thursday, October 26th Jason Rogers was honored with the national Laura Lee Leadership Award.
Athletes
Special Olympics British Columbia Athlete Making Difference Within Community
By
RJ Nealon
, November 27, 2023
“I got involved with Special Olympics when I was in school and I was put down all my life. So, I found out about Special Olympics and how they accepted people and how we get the opportunity to compete.”
Community Impact
Special Olympics Romania Embraces Inclusive Support for Ukrainian Refugees through Unified with Refugees Initiative
Representatives of Special Olympics Europe Eurasia, SO Romania, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency held a collaborative meeting in Bucharest to explore ways to amplify support for refugees.
In the News
Zhou Guanyu Celebrates Special Olympics in Article by The Players’ Tribune
Our Global Ambassador and #F1 superstar Zhou Guanyu is driving the #InclusionRevolution forwards at lightning speed! Read his compelling and candid story in his own words in The Players’ Tribune.
Athletes
Kayleigh Williamson Completes the 2023 New York City Marathon
Among the racers was Special Olympics Texas runner Kayleigh Williamson who made history as one of the first women with Down syndrome to complete the NYC Marathon (10:09:11).
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Chile Enters Final Stage of 2027 Special Olympics World Games Bid
Santiago, Chile has advanced to the final stage of host evaluation for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games.
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