Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
Find Special Olympics Near Me
We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.
Your Program
Based on your location, your local program is %location%.
Your location could not be automatically determined. Choose a program below:
Your Special Olympics Local Program:
Looking for a different local program? Choose a program from the list below:
Africa
""
Asia Pacific
""
East Asia
""
Europe Eurasia
""
Latin America
""
Middle East North Africa
""
North America
""
Find It Fast
Find job opportunities with Special Olympics
What sports does Special Olympics offer?
Contact Special Olympics
Find events near me
Ways to give to Special Olympics

Search Results

There are 7,239 results that match your search. 7,239 results
Athletes

Nothing About Us Without Us: A Call for Inclusive Health at the 79th World Health Assembly

Two people stand side by side posing in front of a teal event backdrop with repeated “UHC2030” and “CSEM” logos. A large yellow banner across the top reads, “Let’s Take Action for Universal Health Coverage!” Both are facing the camera with hands on hips.
At the 2026 World Health Assembly, Pearl Lüthy, Special Olympics Switzerland athlete and World Winter Games Switzerland 2029 Athlete Ambassador called on health care workers around the world to improve communication and advance inclusive health policies and practices.
In the News

Special Olympics Athletes React to AI Bias Study Led by Special Olympics

four different people combined to make one image. each person is smiling.
Special Olympics Athlete-Spokespersons see dangers and opportunities highlighted in a new study on how AI reinforces subtle but widespread bias against those with intellectual disabilities.
Athletes

A Great Athlete is a Healthy Athlete: Muaz’s Journey to Becoming a Fitness Captain

By Renee Dease, May 27, 2026
A two-photo collage shows two headshots of a woman and a man.
Every May, Special Olympics celebrates Fitness and Sport Month, recognizing the power of sport to support athlete health, fitness, and performance. To celebrate, I met with Special Olympics Pakistan athlete and Fitness Captain Muaz Khan to learn about his journey to becoming a Fitness Captain.
Community Impact

Partners in Diplomacy: Advancing Inclusion Through Sport

Three mean in a "panel" on stage. the man in the middle is speaking and the other two are listening.
Special Olympics International was honored to join the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C. to host Partners in Diplomacy: Advancing Inclusion Through Sport, bringing together ambassadors, government leaders, diplomatic representatives, and Special Olympics Athlete Leaders.
Stories

Beyond the Game: How Women Athlete Leaders Are Sparking Change in Asia-Pacific

image-1160x773.jpeg
Around the world, the conversation about women in sport is gaining momentum. This progress creates a vital opportunity to ensure that women and girls with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are equally represented and empowered. Across communities, they are ready to engage more fully in sport as it is the catalyst to fuel confidence and discover pathways to leadership.
In the News

Two by Two, AALE Pairs Will Be Everywhere at the USA Games

Four people talk to each other and walk on the sidewalk toward the camera
An Innovative Way for Athlete Leaders to Learn Debuts Today
Special Olympics Europe Eurasia

Slovakia

""
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.

Download the Special Olympics Slovakia Fact Sheet.
Athletes

Libya Storms into the Knockout Stage with Perfect Group Record

By Karini Viranna , July 09, 2026
A football player in a red jersey dribbles the ball upfield as opponents in orange jerseys pursue him.
Special Olympics Libya completed a flawless group stage at the Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 with an emphatic victory, following earlier wins over Ecuador and Spain.
In the News

Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup 2025 Media Coverage Hub

Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup San Juan 2025 logo
Puerto Rico is set to host Special Olympics’ first-ever Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup in the historically rich capital city of San Juan from 5 through 7 December 2025.
Previous
Next