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Seychelles

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Special Olympics is a global organization with that serves with intellectual disabilities working with hundreds of thousands of volunteers and coaches. Since 1968, the number of people with and without intellectual disabilities who are involved with Special Olympics has been growing, but the unmet need to reach more people with intellectual disabilities is staggering.

It’s at the local level—right here—where interested volunteers meet the athletes. That’s where the perceptions start to change and where the miracle of transformation takes place.

Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Those activities give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship.

Yao Ming

Yao Ming, Former NBA All‑Star and Hall of Fame basketball player; Founder, Yao Foundation
Former NBA All‑Star and Hall of Fame basketball player; Founder, Yao Foundation
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Special Olympics Unified with Refugees

Young man on a football pitch, in front of a podium celebrating with four teammates and biting a golden medal
Volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics movement. They are coaches, trainers, officials, event organizers, fundraisers and managers.
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Namibia

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Special Olympics is a global organization that serves athletes with intellectual disabilities working with hundreds of thousands of volunteers and coaches each year. Since the establishment of Special Olympics in 1968, the number of people with and without intellectual disabilities who are involved with the organization has been growing, but the unmet need to reach more people with intellectual disabilities is staggering.

It’s at the local level—right here—where interested volunteers meet the athletes. That’s where the perceptions start to change and where the miracle of transformation takes place.

Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Those activities give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship.
Athletes

The Mirror Image Project: Special Olympics Athletes Shine as Global Icons

WWE Superstar Bianca Belair and Special Olympics North Carolina Athlete Judy Nutter
The Mirror Image Project is a social media campaign by Special Olympics that invites Special Olympics athletes to recreate famous photos of Special Olympics Global Ambassadors or celebrity supporters.
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Burkina Faso

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Special Olympics is a global organization that serves athletes with intellectual disabilities working with hundreds of thousands of volunteers and coaches each year. Since the establishment of Special Olympics in 1968, the number of people with and without intellectual disabilities who are involved with the organization has been growing, but the unmet need to reach more people with intellectual disabilities is staggering.

It’s at the local level—right here—where interested volunteers meet the athletes. That’s where the perceptions start to change and where the miracle of transformation takes place.

Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Those activities give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship.

Dr. Timothy Shriver

Tim-Shriver, Special Olympics Chairman of the Board
Chairman of the Board
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Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 Day 3 Highlights

Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 Day 3 Highlights
The excitement didn't stop on the pitch!At the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup, our Young Athletes program was in full swing, showcasing the power of inclusion and the joy of play for children of all abilities.A huge thank you to our incredible Young Athletes volunteers and staff for bringing the energy, creating unforgettable moments, and making the day a success.

Youth & Schools

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Our work aims to empower young people, educators, coaches, and families as leaders for inclusion, starting in their local schools and communities around the world.
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Building the Foundation for an Inclusive Future

A two-photo collage. The first photo shows a young child standing in the street smiling at the camera. The second photo shows a young child crawling under hurdles.
Celebrated annually on 11 June, International Day of Play reminds us that play isn’t just fun; it’s an essential part of childhood development. It’s how children build confidence, communication skills, physical coordination, and social-emotional development—laying the foundation for lifelong learning and well-being. Early childhood play programs like Special Olympics Young Athletes bring this to life.
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