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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.
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The Revolution Is Inclusion
A peaceful campaign to end discrimination of people with intellectual disabilities.
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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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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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In the News
Simone Perona Becomes First Athlete with Intellectual Disabilities to Run Biultra 24-Hour Ultramarathon!
Simone Perona, Special Olympics Italy marathon runner, competes in the BiUltra ultramarathon—a 24-hour-long race run yearly in Biella, Northern Italy.
Community Impact
Special Olympics Michigan Coach Allison Wonch Chosen for Unified Champion Schools Outstanding Coach Award
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RJ Nealon
, April 24, 2022
The 39-year-old’s journey mimics many others’ who find their way to Special Olympics.
In the News
Special Olympics Germany National Games: A Taste of #Berlin2023
With 13 international delegations travelling to Berlin, the National Games became an occasion to compete, socialize and prepare for the most keenly awaited Special Olympics event of the last few years: Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
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Special Olympics & the International Hockey Federation Sign Partnership in Berlin to Celebrate the Introduction of Hockey as a Sport at World Games
On 24 June 2023, Special Olympics and the International Hockey Federation (FIH) took to the pitch to pen an inaugural agreement between the two organizations.
Community Impact
20 Years of Sports And Inclusivity: Special Olympics Romania's Momentous Anniversary Celebration
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis extends congratulations and support for Special Olympics Romania athletes at reception with SOEE delegation
Community Impact
Dr. Carlos Chacón's Visionary Journey
Ecuadorian pioneer has brought improved eye health and vision care to Special Olympics athletes for over two decades thanks to support of Lions Clubs International Foundation
Community Impact
Breaking Down Barriers: Special Olympics Jamaica's Story
On Windsor Road in Spanish Town, Jamaica, two schools on the same street are separated by a chain-link fence.
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Faces of Inclusion: A Tale of Two Siblings
Mohamed's journey from facing societal barriers to becoming a champion is a testament to the support of his family and the opportunities provided by sport and Unified Champion Schools.
Dr. Michael L. Lomax
President and CEO of the United Negro College Fund
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Special Olympics, the National Head Start Association, and 350 Children Sign Substantial Memorandum of Understanding
Dr. Timothy P. Shriver, Chairman of Special Olympics, and Thomas J. Sheridan, Sr. Dir. of Government Affairs of the National Head Start Association sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
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