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Find Special Olympics Near Me
Find Special Olympics Near Me
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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Videos showcasing the Special Olympics movement around the globe.
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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.
Host an Event
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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Coaching guide, rules, and other materials for coaches.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information and Resources
This resource includes an Education Toolkit of materials for athletes, caregivers and families to learn more about the flu, RSV and COVID-19 vaccines.
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.
Athletes
Unity on the Half-Court: Saudi Arabia’s Journey Unfolds in San Juan
By
Karini Viranna
, December 07, 2025
Special Olympics Saudi Arabia entered the Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup with a mission grounded in competitive drive.
Community Impact
A Refugee Camp Paves the Way for Inclusion: Special Olympics Tanzania’s Story
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Brendan Scully
, August 08, 2022
Members of a refugee camp share how Unified Schools have benefited the lives of people of all abilities in their community.
In the News
ESPN Top-5 Schools Announced
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RJ Nealon
, October 18, 2022
ESPN Names Top-5 Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® for 2022
Our Words
Inclusion is a Skill: Let’s Learn It.
By Soeren Palumbo and Tim Shriver, Jr., January 31, 2025
Here’s a paradox: A world more connected than ever seems more divided than ever. Indeed, pointing out this pervasive division and exclusion nears cliché. But if exclusion is such a defining issue, so too is inclusion: the lack of it, the need for it. We believe that inclusion is not only the issue of our time, it is today’s most needed skill.
In the News
‘Compassion Creates Compassion’: The Special Olympics World Games Open in Spectacular Fashion in Abu Dhabi
Over 40,000 people from all around the world are cheering and making waves during a sold-out sports event.
Thank You for Your Interest in Attending
Thank you for your interest in attending the live, virtual event on 30 November 2021 titled, “Ending Health Disparities for People with Intellectual Disabilities.” We have confirmed your attendance! You will receive full registration details a few days prior to the event. If you have any specific questions around this event, please contact us on health@specialolympics.org.
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Special Olympics Asia Pacific Direct Debit Donor Programme
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