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Athletes

Hanna Atkinson Makes the Most of Global Week of Inclusion

By Hanna Joy Atkinson, August 06, 2019
Hanna standing next to a bride as the bride holds a bouquet and has her arm around Hanna's shoulder.
To celebrate inclusion in my life, I was able to take part in some really fun events during the Global Week of Inclusion!
Athletes

Daniel Smrokowski Celebrates the Global Week of Inclusion

By Daniel "Dan" Smrokowski , August 06, 2019
Daniel captures the scenery of New York while on the Brooklyn Bridge with his mother.
During the week of July 15–20 as our Special Olympics movement celebrates a Global Week of Inclusion, I would like to share with you how I will be showcasing inclusion and “celebrate togetherness.”
Community Impact

USA Games Are Underway, Practice Begins

By RJ Nealon, June 22, 2026
Special Olympics New Mexico athletes and coaches celebrate on a at the Track & Field Stadium after practice, excited for the upcoming athletics competitions at the 2026 Specia Olympics USA Games.
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games are officially underway in the Twin Cities, and there’s much excitement around town.
In the News

Hearts of Champions: USA Games

Hearts of Champions: USA Games
Look back at some highlights from the 2014 Special Olympics USA Games, held in Princeton, N.J.
Videos

Special Olympics USA Games 2022 Recap

athlete running on a track
Relive the magic and amazing moments from the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, presented by ABC and ESPN.
Videos

A Second Chance at Life

A Second Chance at Life
Joel fled conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and found refuge in Uganda. As a young person with an intellectual disability, he faced isolation and exclusion—until he discovered Special Olympics Unified Sports.
Videos

Cheers for Champions: Floorball, Team Kenya

Cheers for Champions: Floorball, Team Kenya
Kenya’s floorball team has been training hard for the 2025 World Winter Games in Turin, Italy.
Athletes

Happy Father’s Day!

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This Father’s Day, Special Olympics would like to thank all the dads who participate in this incredible movement! Your support and cheers mean so much to the athletes who compete and your impact is felt by all.
Programs

Burundi

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Special Olympics Burundi provides empowerment, acceptance and joy. But for every Special Olympics athlete, there are many people with intellectual disabilities we haven’t reached yet.

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.
Programs

Burundi

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Special Olympics Burundi provides empowerment, acceptance and joy. But for every Special Olympics athlete, there are many people with intellectual disabilities we haven’t reached yet.

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.
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