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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.
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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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.
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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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Stories from the Unified Cup 2022
Unified Storytellers are capturing the sights and sounds of the Cup, from fans in the stands, to those on the field.
Community Impact
Developing Changemakers for Inclusion: Special Olympics Thailand’s Story
By
Brendan Scully
, August 09, 2022
Special Olympics Thailand partners with Youth Leaders from a local university to create learning tools for students with intellectual disabilities.
Press Releases
Succeeding On the Front Lines of Health Equity
Special Olympics Celebrates The 2022 Global Golisano Health Leadership Award Recipients • A clarion call for greater support from governments, philanthropies, and the private sector for people with intellectual disabilities who are being marginalized in society
In the News
Coach Webinar Series 2022
The 2022 Coach Webinar Series is ready for action! Registration is now open to participate in the Coach Webinar Series, to hear from athletes, athlete leaders, and coaching experts from all over the world.
Athletes
Stingers Family Values: Sportsmanship Turns to Success
The Lasalle-Windsor Stingers dugout was filled with raucous energy as the lanky Matthew Cormier made his way to the batter’s box. His teammates cheered, clapped, and stomped to encourage Cormier as he prepared for his turn at bat. Chants of "let's go Matt!" filled the air. It had the atmosphere of a tightly contested game where everything was on the line.
In the News
Special Olympics Collaborates with the White House in a New Push to Cut Hunger and Improve Diets
On September 28, the Biden-Harris Administration hosted the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, and released a National Strategy with actions the federal government will take to drive solutions to these challenges.
In the News
2022 Coach Webinar Series Presented by Gallagher Webinar 2 Recap
Recap of the second webinar of the 2022 Coach Webinar Series presented by Gallagher.
Athletes
Frank Siembab Lights Up Talking About Work and Special Olympics
By
RJ Nealon
, October 12, 2022
Frank Siembab has a bubbly and outgoing personality. Whether it’s leading a crowd in a rousing rendition of ‘God Bless America’ at a Hall of Fame induction ceremony or connecting with his co-workers, the Special Olympics Rhode Island athlete is known for lighting up the room.
In the News
ESPN Recognizes Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools® for Inclusive Efforts for Students with Disabilities
By
RJ Nealon
, October 13, 2022
The Top 5 schools will be announced Oct. 18.
Press Releases
The Daily Mile and Special Olympics Partner to Promote Year-Round Inclusive Physical Activity
The partnership allows The Daily Mile and Special Olympics to collaborate to offer trainings and share resources that promote physical activity, social and emotional learning, and health promotion year-round.
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