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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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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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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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Events
Events
Unified Football World Cup
Paris, France to host the third edition of the Unified Football World Cup from 6 – 11 July 2026.
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.
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.
USA Games 2026
June 20 – 26, 2026 the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games will unite 3,000 athletes, 1,500 coaches, 10,000 volunteers, and 75,000 fans from all 50 states in Minnesota.
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Community Impact
Europe Eurasia Athletes Got Big Homecomings After Winter Games
By Ecem Acar, May 08, 2017
Just under 1400 triumphant athletes from the Europe Eurasia region arrived back as heroes following the World Winter Games in Austria.
Athletes
Trial Run for Brand New Figure Skating Rules
By Aoife O'Grady, March 05, 2018
The system, also used in the Olympics, will now be a part of Special Olympics competitions for years to come.
In the News
Brendan West Found Happiness on a Basketball Court
By
Special Olympics Staff
, July 10, 2017
Brendan West’s life has been anything but “normal” since the day he was born. Find out how basketball has helped him with that.
Athletes
Ahmad Hayek: Team Lebanon skier
By
Kate McKenna
, January 25, 2017
Outsiders sometimes forget that Lebanon is a mountainous country, where summits can top 10,000 feet.
Athletes
Iraqi Athlete Aims High at MENA Regional Games
By Noah Gaballah, March 12, 2018
Growing up, Mohamed Kheir Allah dealt with isolation and stigma. Find out what he has learned about himself by competing.
Community Impact
Healthy Athletes Expands to the Baltic States
By
Bjoern Koehler
, May 19, 2017
Our programs have improved the health of our athletes around the globe. In many cases, the programs have profoundly changed lives.
Athletes
One4All Foundation Growing Unified Sports in Great Britain
By Colin Kenny, November 03, 2017
The project, funded by Thierry Henry’s One4All Foundation, has had 71 schools and over 4,200 pupils participate.
Community Impact
A New Milestone for Special Olympics in Greece
By Ecem Acar, July 25, 2017
Special Olympics Hellas in Greece is celebrating a fantastic accomplishment!
Athletes
Naide Demir: A Shining Star Leading Her Team
The Special Olympics Serbia athlete has been a star of her local basketball team ever since she first stepped on the basketball court.
In the News
Delegates Made Case for Critical Funding on Capitol Hill
By Tara Baker, February 21, 2018
Special Olympics athletes, program leaders, unified partners, and family members converged on Capitol Hill on February 13.
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