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In the News

Special Olympics Equestrian Subject of New Documentary

Faith is wearing a riding hat and jacket while holding up a Special Olympics ribbon.
Special Olympics Texas Equestrian Faith Smyth is featured in the documentary Where the Horse Heal the Soul recently released on streaming platforms.
In the News

The Countdown Begins: Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 Officially Launched

A group of 10 people in two rows in front of Santiago 2027 branded signage.
The world’s largest global celebration of sport and inclusion is coming to Chile, to drive a cultural transformation The first edition of the World Games to be held in Latin America in the 58-year history of Special Olympics
Community Impact

Special Olympics Partners Strengthen Sport Programming for Global ID Community

Nine people in and out of a swimming pool in a group cheering.
Millions of people with intellectual disabilities still face disparities and a lack of quality education, health, and access to sport experiences every day.
50 Game Changers

Spencer Roberson

Spencer Roberson in his equestrian gear with a medal around his neck and his arm around a women; both are giving a thumbs up.
Spencer Roberson is an accomplished Special Olympics athlete who made his victorious international debut at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
Athletes

Why Athlete Voices Matter in Research: David Egan on SO-Link and Inclusive Health Research

A two-photo collage. The photo on the left shows a woman with short hair smiling for a photo and the photo on the right shows a man with glasses smiling for a headshot photo.
In lead-up to the launch of a new Special Olympics initiative, SO-Link (Linking Athletes with Scientific Opportunities), I met with Special Olympics Virginia athlete David Egan to talk about the importance of including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in research.
Volunteer

Competitions, Results & Schedules

Special Olympics combines intense competition at all levels of age and ability with close attention to rules and protocol.
The heart of Special Olympics is competitions for people with intellectual disabilities. Understand how we organize and manage our events.
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Coaching Resources

Our coaches come from a variety of backgrounds that are passionate about making a difference. Here are some valuable tools to get you started.
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Coaches Code of Conduct

All Special Olympics coaches agree to observe a code of conduct to ensure that we maintain the highest ideals of sport
Videos

2027 Special Olympics World Games Santiago, Chile

Two athletes standing side by side smiling and showing off their medals.
Welcome to a more inclusive Chile! 🥇🇨🇱 Welcome to the Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027! ------------------------------------------ Bienvenidos a un Chile más inclusivo! 🥇🇨🇱 ¡Bienvenidos a los Juegos Mundiales de Olimpiadas Especiales Santiago 2027!
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Mission

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
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