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Find Special Olympics Near Me
Find Special Olympics Near Me
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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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Community Impact
Learn more about the power Special Olympics has to make real change around the world.
In the News
Hear about Special Olympics impact from around the world.
Always On
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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Videos
Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Nineteen
Lorenzo Tijerina, a health messenger for Special Olympics Texas, joins JR. They discuss Lorenzo's desire to help others, his passion for photography and so much more.
Berlin Together Daily Show
Berlin Together Daily Show: Episode Two
Daniel speaks to Volunteers from U.S., Dylan Tallaih James Ingham about how they are supporting the Berlin 2023 Games.
Berlin Together Daily Show
Berlin Together Daily Show: Episode One
Daniel talks to German Volunteer: Therese Heidenreich about how she is supporting the Berlin 2023 Games.
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Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Twenty
Unified teammates Dylan Budd & Drew Pisone (NY Red Bulls) join Anthony Hernandez & Joe Villar (Atlanta United) and all share their unique experiences with JR.
Berlin Together Daily Show
Berlin Together Daily Show: Episode Five
Daniel talks with Brittany Routh, Director of Healthy Athletes & Health Services at Special Olympics International. Check it out!
Berlin Together Daily Show
Berlin Together Daily Show: Episode Seven
Daniel talks with Julianna and Mehtap, SO Deutschland Global Messengers. They share their powerful unbeatable together connection with another athlete from Aruba who didn't speak the same language but that didn't spot them from connecting! Check it out!
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Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Twenty-One
In episode Twenty-one m, JR sits down with Special Olympics Florida athlete Malcom Harris-Gowdie. He was the first Special Olympics athlete to cover the Super Bowl as a reporter. Join Malcom and JR as they talk about his historical experience.
Sport and Competition
Unified Cup 2022 Presented by Toyota
The Special Olympics Unified Cup presented by Toyota was hosted in Detroit Michigan in July 2022. As the second iteration of the Cup, this single sport competition was built on the inaugural installment in Chicago in 2018.
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Agents Of Inclusion: Episode Twenty-Four
Before the pros hit the field in the Unified All-Star Game, athletes from both sides join JR to talk about their experience. MLS Works partnered with Coca-Cola to sponsor this event.
Voices of OVEP (Dakar) - Awa Ndao (Eng)
Discover "Voices of OVEP", new storytelling video series that introduces viewers to the inspiring implementers of the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP). Through a series of captivating episodes, "Voices of OVEP" highlights the journeys of implementers who dedicate themselves to promoting the Olympic values of respect, excellence, and friendship. Each episode explores their unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs as they work tirelessly to promote these values by working with young people in their communities. From cityscapes to remote villages, the series immerses viewers in the rich tapestry of global cultures. Through the eyes and voices of OVEP implementers, audiences gain valuable insights into the transformative power of Olympic values, witnessing firsthand how they shape lives and foster understanding across cultural divides.
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