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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
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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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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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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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Special Olympics Podcast: Inclusion Revolution Radio
Inclusion Revolution Radio: Baker Banter
This week’s episode of Inclusion Revolution Radio features TikTok stars Derek and Jenna Baker. They spoke with Novie about the creation and success of Baker Banter as well as Derek’s passion for the WWE.
As Far As They Can Run Trailer
Invitation to Volunteer at Berlin World Games
The world’s largest inclusive sports competition is taking place next summer in Berlin, and help is needed.
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Special Olympics Athlete Malcom Harris-Gowdie Set to Make History Covering the Super Bowl
Former NFL player and Players Coalition Co-founder Anquan Boldin surprised Special Olympics Florida athlete and sports reporter Malcom Harris-Gowdie with some historical news.
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Inclusion Revolution Radio: Mack Hollins (Season 5, Episode 2)
Novie Craven and Special Olympics Champion Ambassador and Las Vegas Raiders Wide Receiver, Mack Hollins discuss the highlights of his journey in the NFL, how his series “Fast Fact Friday” started, and why working with Special Olympics to promote inclusion is so important to him.
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Agents Of Inclusion: Episode One
Renee Manfredi never thought she'd be an athlete. Now she's a multi-sport gold medalist, Female Athlete of the Year, and Global Messenger for Special Olympics! JR Jackson chats with Renee about her incredible journey on Agents of Inclusion.
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Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Two
Special Olympics Kansas U.S. Youth Ambassadors Daniel Schnacker and Addison Willcott tell JR Sports Brief how playing Special Olympics Unified Sports has helped shape their lives.
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Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day Special Olympics Athlete Ablaye Ndiaye
Healthy Start
Understanding Your Child's Diagnosis
In Understanding Your Child's Diagnosis, you will hear from Dr. Mercy Ng'eno, Sr. Clinical Program Manager, Pediatrics with Special Olympics, as she shares an overview of Global Developmental Delay and Intellectual Disability diagnoses and what this means for your child and family's journey.
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Agents of Inclusion: Episode Seven
Unified Sports athletes Emerson & Julian explain how the Unified Sports program sparked their friendship and what it means to them to continue to grow that program.
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