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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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Special Olympics supports over 5 million athletes, unified partners, coaches and volunteers with over 30 Olympic-type sports.
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Local and international year-round sports training and athletic competitions.
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Improving the health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Empowering Youth Leaders, educators, coaches, and families to build inclusive schools and communities for all.
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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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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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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.
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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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Special Olympics and Young 9 Foundation Partner to Advance Inclusive Sports
[May 21, 2026] Special Olympics and the Young 9 Foundation, founded by Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young, have teamed up to expand inclusive sports programming.
Abu Dhabi Daily Show
Daniel Smrokowski and Nancy and Joel Seiboldt
5K Run Walk for Inclusion
Run or walk a 5K today to celebrate and show your commitment to inclusion. Take a selfie during or after your run or walk and post on social using the hashtag #12DaysofInclusion to show your commitment.
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Nick Borders Stays “Game Ready” During Social Distancing
Though social distancing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is keeping most people indoors, Earth Day stills provides an opportunity to get some exercise outside if you have access to spaces where other people aren’t around.
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1968 Games: Eunice's Charge to the Athletes
Eunice's inspiring introduction to the world's first major athletic competition for people of all ages with intellectual disabilities.
Join the Revolution for Healthcare Inclusion
People with intellectual disabilities should be able to access the same health programs and services available to people who do not have intellectual disabilities. Join Special Olympics athletes as they lead the way for all things health: jointherevolution.org #InclusiveHealth
Unified Talks Learn and Lead with Nickelodeon
In this episode of Unified Talks, learn what it means to be an inclusive youth leader with U.S. Youth Ambassadors Sophie and Joey of Special Olympics Nebraska along with our friends at Nickelodeon!
Celebrating the Resilience of Schools with Hasbro and Special Olympics
Hasbro and Special Olympics honored the following schools during the 2020-2021 school year: Bunker Hill Elementary School (Washington, D.C.), Westminster High School (California), White County Middle School (Georgia), and Williams Memorial Elementary School (South Carolina).
Special Olympics UAE Unified 3x3 Basketball Team Reaches FIBA 3X3 Basketball Tournament Final
Special Olympics United Arab Emirate’s Unified 3x3 Basketball team earned a place in the finals of the FIBA 3X3 Basketball.
Youth Empowered, Leaders Inspired: Rockie Zhao
Rockie began playing Unified Sports with a friend. This small action eventually became a regular part of her life and eventually into a passion she pursued.
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