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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.
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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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Community Impact
Youth Leaders Raise Their Voices in Turkey
By
Atıl Berk
, March 07, 2018
The Youth Leadership Program allows our athletes to speak for themselves and lead the inclusion movement in Turkey.
Athletes
Athlete Leonardo Acosta Has a Secret to His Success
By
Leilani Gonzalez
, September 15, 2017
Find out how he braved big swings in temperature to stand out at the 2017 Winter Games.
Athletes
Floorball Coaches Met in Dublin
By Colin Kenny, October 30, 2017
As floorball’s popularity grows in our movement across the globe, Dublin played host to a unique Special Olympics coaching seminar.
Community Impact
Seeing Through on Dr. Phil Irion's Vision
By
Trevor Metz
, August 11, 2017
His efforts helped implement a vision care program in Michigan so athletes can perform at their best.
Community Impact
Medicine Hat Game Left a Lasting Legacy
By
Katherine Dalusong
, January 02, 2018
The 2017 Special Olympics Alberta Summer Games left a permanent (good) mark with the local Special Olympics program.
Community Impact
Healthy Athletes Expands to the Baltic States
By
Bjoern Koehler
, May 19, 2017
Our programs have improved the health of our athletes around the globe. In many cases, the programs have profoundly changed lives.
Community Impact
Bharat Athlete Leaders Attend Leadership Academy
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Emily Klinger
, January 26, 2018
A new group of Special Olympics leaders completed the Leadership Academy workshop in Kolkata, India.
Fit Feet
As an athlete, your feet are an important part of your sports performance and your health. Be sure to wear shoes that fit you properly and are in good condition so that you can be a great athlete!
Athletes
Unified Pair Kat N’ Nat Report On Their Experiences in Seattle and Abu Dhabi!
Katie Hut and Natalie Green are best friends from Special Olympics Utah and have had some amazing experiences this past year.
Tributes
A Letter from Barbara Walters
It was Eunice, with her founding of the Special Olympics, who gave people like my sister a chance to thrive and be proud.
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