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Athlete Leadership

Global Athlete Leadership Council 2017-2020

Athlete Leaders have limitless opportunities to provide the perspective and opinions of athletes as an Athlete Representative. Athletes serving in these roles are integral members of boards, committees, and Athlete Input Councils. They help set policy, make recommendations for continuous improvement, introduce new ideas, and contribute to programming.
Sport and Competition

World Games Los Angeles 2015

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Los Angeles, California, USA • 25 July – 2 August 2015
Community Impact

Women of World Games

Eunice Kennedy Shriver on the left and a representative from MENA on the right doing string art.
In 1968, two women, Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Chief Justice Anne Burke combined forces to organize the first Special Olympics event. In the decades since, women have been working behind the scenes in many different roles to coordinate and lead Special Olympics World Games execution.
Sport and Competition

World Games Berlin 2023 Unified Sports Delegates

Athletes running into the water for an Open Water Swimming event.
As Berlin, Germany gears up to host the next Special Olympics World Games in 2023, Special Olympics is pleased to announce the selection of the Unified Sports Delegates. The Unified Sports Delegate (USD) is appointed by Special Olympics as the key authority for overseeing the Unified Sports Competition Protocol and is responsible for ensuring that the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the World Games correctly interprets, implements and enforces Special Olympics Unified Sports Rules. The Unified Sports Delegate manages a group of volunteers and consults with the Sport Technical Delegate regarding penalties, disqualifications or suspensions due to observed violations of the Unified Sports "Principle of Meaningful Involvement." Click on the profiles below to learn more about the team.
Sports & Coaching

Equestrian

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Coaching guide, rules and other materials for coaches.
Families

Sibling Engagement

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Siblings are connectors of three groups central to our movement: athletes, families and youth. Through Special Olympics, siblings can find a supportive community, a platform to share their experiences, and an opportunity to develop as leaders. This section will provide resources for youth-age siblings of individuals with intellectual disabilities. 
Sports Essentials

Online Coach Education

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Course by Course Overview

If you are a coach or you are thinking about becoming a coach, read on to learn more about what courses we have and who each course is designed for.

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About

Detroit 2022 Ambassadors

As icons of success from diverse industries such as sports, music, entertainment, media, and beyond, Special Olympics Unified Cup Detroit 2022 Ambassadors generously lend their time, talent, and resources to support the Special Olympics mission. They are inspirational role models who share a belief in the power to come together, break down barriers, and foster a world of inclusion.
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Special Olympics Ambassadors

Michael Phelps Swim Clinic
As icons of success from diverse industries such as sports, music, entertainment, media, and beyond, Special Olympics Global Ambassadors generously lend their time, talent, and resources to support the Special Olympics mission. They are inspirational role models who share a belief in the power to come together, break down barriers, and foster a world of inclusion while supporting Special Olympics’ expansion of sports, health, youth, and education programs.

Join the Revolution

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Our mission at Special Olympics is to help others find joy, confidence and fulfillment—no matter who they are. We seek to inspire people to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential.
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