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Athletes

Meet the Heroes Video Series: For Anyone Who Has Ever Been Told “No”

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Everyone needs a hero. Someone they look up to and strive to be like. A person who defies all odds and is courageous in the attempt as they transcend obstacles in their way.
Athletes

Youth Leadership in Africa is Making News

Youth leaders sit along two summit rows. Their desks have microphones and name tags. They are smiling.
From Regional summits to global platforms, young Special Olympics leaders are not waiting for change; they are leading it.
In the News

New Chapter for Inclusive Badminton as Special Olympics and BWF Reinforce Partnership

Six badminton players are standing in front of a large backdrop with multiple sponsor logos, posing with peace signs and smiling beside one another in their badminton competition uniforms.
YONEX All England Open Badminton Championships 2026 played host to Special Olympics and the Badminton World Federation that celebrated the renewal of their Memorandum of Understanding.
In the News

Special Olympics Chairman, Tim Shriver to receive 2026 Laetare Medal

Special Olympics Chairman, Dr. Timothy Shriver standing in front of the Special Olympics solo, posed smiling, with his arms crossed.
Dr. Timothy Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics, will receive the 2026 Laetare Medal at the University of Notre Dame’s 181st University Commencement Ceremony on May 17, 2026.
Community Impact

A Week of Impact: Showcasing Inclusive Health at Special Olympics Ireland Site Visits

In the foreground, a woman stands holding a red hoop while a child throws a orange ball with a multicolor tail through it. Another child using a mobility walker is nearby. The room has a wooden floor and a brightly painted mural on the wall depicting hills, buildings, clouds, birds, and water.
A weeklong series of site visits across Ireland highlighted innovative partnerships, athlete led initiatives, and institutional leadership advancing inclusive health for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Press Releases

Special Olympics Enters into Multi-Year Grant Agreement with Toyota Mobility Foundation, Focused on Unified Programming

Floorball athletes in Blue and Red jerseys pose for a group photo after a match
[Washington, DC, USA – 19 March 2026] Special Olympics announced a three-year grant agreement with Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), whose mission is to create a truly mobile society that will help people around the world live better lives.
Athletes

Athlete Leaders Step Up for a Historic Regional Athlete Congress

A black and white image shows the Special Olympics North America logo alongside the words "2026 Regional Athlete Congress".
Talk a little with the athlete leaders going to the Special Olympics North America Athlete Congress in Michigan, and you will notice they have some things in common.
Press Releases

When Sport Brings People Together: Visit Marks Key Milestone Toward the Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029

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[Chur, Switzerland – 24 March 2026] The road to the Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 has reached a key milestone this week with the official agreement signing in Chur, Switzerland. From 10 – 17 March 2029, Switzerland will host the 2029 Games, sending a strong message of equality and active inclusion.
Athletes

From Rural Iceland to the Special Olympics World Games Stage

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Meet powerlifter Aegir Ólafsson, whose life has been shaped by his passion for strength, sport, and competition.
In the News

A Major Swiss Milestone for the 2029 World Winter Games

Tim Shriver, Silja Horber, and Bruno Barth posing with the signed official agreement
In a few short years, Switzerland will play host to the largest sport and philanthropic event in the world featuring 2,500 Special Olympics athletes and Unified Partners.
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