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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.
Inclusive Health
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.
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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.
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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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Press Releases
Nokona Celebrates 100 Years with Celebrity Glove Auction Supporting Special Olympics
[Phoenix – March 26, 2026] Nokona, the iconic American-made ball glove company, in collaboration with Special Olympics, announces an online auction of exclusive baseball gloves.
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Louis Lauria Named Global Chief of Games and Competitions
He has been responsible for the administration and management of the Special Olympics World and Regional Games since his 2017 addition.
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Julen Lopetegui: My pride as a Special Olympics Global Ambassador
Julen Lopetegui, Sevilla FC Manager, expresses pride and excitement as he renews as Special Olympics Global Ambassador.
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Special Olympics Floorball Competitions to Start in Kazan
All-Russian Special Olympics floorball and unified floorball competitions will take place in Kazan on May, 3 – 7 2021. The tournament will unite over 130 athletes with intellectual disabilities from 9 Russian regions.
Community Impact
Ali Embraces New Life with the Support of Special Olympics
Afghan refugee living in Spain shares how the ‘Unified with Refugees’ sports platform helped him integrate into his new community
Athletes
The Stage is Set: Find out who Advanced to the Final of the Unified Volleyball World Cup
After three days of competition and 32 matches later, the finals of the Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup are set.
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Bhutan Signs Landmark MOU to Strengthen Inclusive Education Through Sports
Bhutan’s Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) signed a landmark MoU with Special Olympics Bhutan, outlining a long-term vision to expand Unified Champion Schools® programming.
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Dr. Toh: From Grassroots to Institutions
Persons with disabilities have the same fundamental right to health as those without disabilities. However, as the World Health Organization Global report on health equity for persons with disabilities points out, many persons with disabilities continue to die earlier, have poorer health, and experience more limitations in their daily functioning than others. This is why disability inclusion in healthcare is especially critical and urgent.
Press Releases
Nokona Celebrates 100 Years with Celebrity Glove Auction Supporting Special Olympics
[Phoenix – March 26, 2026] Nokona, the iconic American-made ball glove company, in collaboration with Special Olympics, announces an online auction of exclusive baseball gloves.
In the News
Russia welcomes its first ever Special Olympics Athlete Leadership Council
Earlier this year, Special Olympics Russia convened its first-ever Athlete Leadership Council as part of the country’s pioneering Leadership Project involving athletes, coaches and families!
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