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Find Special Olympics Near Me
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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.
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.
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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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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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Brightfield: A Role Model for Inclusion
For years, Brightfield was left out of his community because he seemed different. Through inclusion, he became a role model anyone would get behind!
In the News
International Day of Yoga
Celebrate the International Day of Yoga with Special Olympics on 21 June! Yoga is important to Special Olympics athletes around the world. It is a great way to relax before an important competition or focus before a practice.
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World Refugee Day
On Saturday, June 20, 2020, join us as we celebrate World Refugee Day, which commemorates the bravery and strength of the many refugees forced to leave their homes because of persecution.
Community Impact
Miami Dolphins Mack Hollins Makes Surprise Call to Special Olympics Athlete
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave a majority of sports and events on hold, Special Olympics launched Call To Action, an initiative to encourage our athletes to remain active and lift their spirits by surprising them with a phone call from their heroes.
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Tennis Star Madison Keys Surprises Special Olympics New York Athlete Liza Ambrosini
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave a majority of sports and events on hold, Special Olympics launched Call To Action, an initiative to encourage our athletes to remain active and lift their spirits by surprising them with a video call from some of their favorite celebrity supporters.
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Special Olympics Board Chair Tim Shriver Sits Down with ABC News
On site at the Special Olympics USA Games 2022 in Orlando, Florida, ABC News speaks with Special Olympics Board Chair Tim Shriver about the positive impact Special Olympics has spread around the globe.
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Special Olympics is a sports organization, but it's also much more. We are a global movement helping to transform the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities and build communities of unity and inclusion all over the world.
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How to Prepare Podcast Interviews
Looking to recording an interesting podcast that keeps people’s attention? Award-winning and veteran podcaster, Dan Smrokowski (Special Olympics Illinois) offers these tips on how to create compelling content for audio and video podcasts.
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Vote - Chris Nikic Nominated For 2021 Espy Awards: Best Athlete With A Disability, Men's Sports
Chris Nikic has been nominated for an ESPY for Best Athlete With A Disability, Men's Sports.
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Forbes Features Special Olympics Athlete and Marketing Development Coordinator, Novie Craven
Novie Craven featured in Forbes
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