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Dominican Republic

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Special Olympics is a global organization that serves athletes with intellectual disabilities working with hundreds of thousands of volunteers and coaches each year. Since the establishment of Special Olympics in 1968, the number of people with and without intellectual disabilities who are involved with the organization has been growing, but the unmet need to reach more people with intellectual disabilities is staggering.

It’s at the local level--right here--where interested volunteers meet the athletes. That’s where the perceptions start to change and where the miracle of transformation takes place.

Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Those activities give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship.

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Bahamas

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Special Olympics is a global organization that serves athletes with intellectual disabilities working with hundreds of thousands of volunteers and coaches each year. Since the establishment of Special Olympics in 1968, the number of people with and without intellectual disabilities who are involved with the organization has been growing, but the unmet need to reach more people with intellectual disabilities is staggering.

It’s at the local level—right here—where interested volunteers meet the athletes. That’s where the perceptions start to change and where the miracle of transformation takes place.

Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Those activities give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship

Download the Special Olympics Bahamas Fact Sheet
Latin America

“The Power of Inclusive Sports” invited us to the inner worlds and emotions of our athletes

Mensaje de Rocío Ochoa, ganadora del Concurso de Arte "El Poder del Deporte Inclusivo"
The successful "The Power of Inclusive Sports" art contest gave our athletes the opportunity to express their thoughts and emotions.
In the News

Special Olympics helps White House celebrate 33 years of ADA and 50 years of the Rehabilitation Act

(left to right) Special Olympics DC athlete and SOI staff member, Novie Craven, President Joe Biden and Special Olympics International (SOI) Chairman Timothy Shriver
On the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed by President George Bush (1990), Special Olympics International (SOI) Chairman Timothy Shriver, and Special Olympics DC athlete and SOI staff member, Novie Craven, were present at the White House last week to celebrate the continued achievements of ADA at work in our country.
Athletes

‘Prejudiced’ Mindset A Major Worry, Feels Finnish Athlete Julia Fonsén

By ND Prashant , May 30, 2023
Female basketball player jumping and throwing a basketball
‘The most effective way to raise awareness is to let persons with intellectual disability speak for themselves’
Athletes

Special Olympics Missouri Athlete Works for CBS Sports at PGA TOUR Event

A man takes a picture outside a broadcast truck.
Thomas Cleek, a Special Olympics Missouri golfer, worked for CBS Sports as a spotter at the John Deere Classic this past Fourth of July holiday weekend.
In the News

Redefining What’s Possible

Man running outside in a winter suit.
In the crowd, family, friends, and fans cheer loudly because Jeff Greene has arrived at the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games.
In the News

Magnús Captures the Spirit of Sport in Cyprus

Magnús with a camera in his hands
When Sports Directors gathered in Cyprus for the Special Olympics Europe Eurasia Sports Conference in October 2025, the focus was on strengthening sport, expanding opportunity, and shaping the future of Special Olympics.
In the News

The Flame is Lit for World Games Berlin 2023

Group of people holding the flame of hope.
The moment has come: The Special Olympics Flame of Hope™ was lit by a high priestess in Athens, Greece, in a solemn ceremony at the historic temple Zappeion Megaron.
Press Releases

Special Olympics European Football Week Celebrates 25 Years of Inclusion Through Sport

Special Olympics Belgium women’s football team join hands in the center and raise them in celebration.
[Europe - 16 May 2025] Special Olympics Europe Eurasia (SOEE), a regional office of Special Olympics, Inc. (Special Olympics) has announced the start of the 25th edition of European Football Week (EFW 2025), to be celebrated from 17 to 24 May 2025 across 45+ nations in SOEE.
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