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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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What We Do
What We Do
Sports
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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Videos showcasing the Special Olympics movement around the globe.
Inclusion Revolution Radio
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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Events
Events
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.
Host an Event
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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Community Impact
Lions Club Volunteer Raves About Special Olympics Event
By
Nomthandazo Dladla
, May 25, 2018
Betsy Coetzee said it was her first time coming to a Special Olympics South Africa screening and that her experience was amazing.
Community Impact
Special Olympics South Africa Hosted 2018 Swimming Competition
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Nomthandazo Dladla
, May 29, 2018
The two days of swimming went well and it was an amazing experience for the athletes.
Community Impact
2018 Special Olympics European Football Week Held in Cyprus
By
Costas Constantinou
, June 19, 2018
More than 65 athletes from Special Olympics Cyprus and over 20 partners / volunteers participated in the Unified Football Project.
Athletes
Brittany Tagliareni Defines What It Means to be Relentless
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Special Olympics Staff
, July 10, 2017
She started at 16 years old, now 27, she has discovered that focusing on her game also helps with her sensory and visual issues.
Athletes
Special Olympics Turkey Held Last Regional Games of the Season
By
Buket Akpinar
, July 10, 2017
On 6th June, athletes from Thrace regions competed in the Regional Games in Kırklareli.
Community Impact
Special Olympics PEI Hosts Unified Bocce Pilot Event
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Special Olympics PEI Staff
, January 19, 2018
The event saw 38 students participate - 20 Special Olympics athletes and 18 Unified Partners.
Community Impact
Special Olympics, UNICEF Hold Inclusive Fun Day in Kosovo
By Martha Jo Braycich, October 03, 2017
Special Olympics brought together 40 children for an inclusive Young Athletes event on 29 September 2017 in Pristina.
Community Impact
Special Olympics South Africa Hosted Athletes Screening
By
Nomthandazo Dladla
, May 24, 2018
We were able to help educate the community about proper health care for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Athletes
How Opening Eyes Program Helped a Romanian Swimmer
By
Bjoern Koehler
, May 30, 2018
Thanks to the program, supported by Essilor, 13-year-old Cristi Ardeleanu is experiencing huge improvements to his eyesight.
Community Impact
Made For Each Other- A Brother and Sister Tale
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Tenia Jordan
, June 12, 2018
From riding bikes, playing basketball and enjoying a game of hide and go seek, there is nothing like having a sibling to have fun with.
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