Austria 2017

For Women’s History Month, we are proud to support all the amazing women in the Special Olympics movement, including our athletes, volunteers, coaches, leadership, staff and everyone who makes Special Olympics possible across the globe.

The Special Olympics World Championship DanceSport Graz 2021 taking place on 20 August will mark the first-ever Special Olympics DanceSport World Championship. The event, held in Austria, is the first time that Special Olympics has held a World Championship of any kind.

The Special Olympics Estonian athlete made his skiing debut in 2017 and is now an international competitor. Learn about his rapid rise.

Find out how he braved big swings in temperature to stand out at the 2017 Winter Games.

One hundred and thirty Special Olympics athletes were representing the Africa region, from 7 countries, in 4 different sports.

President Abdel Fattah El Sisi recognized athletes as they brought home an impressive 5 medals in 2017 World Winter Games in Austria.

See highlights and hear from the guests and officials who attended the 2017 forum funded by the European Union.

Ever wonder what it's like for athletes at Special Olympics World Games? See the 2017 World Games in Austria from their eyes.

"Athletes from across Europe Eurasia came to these Games to showcase their talents, their passion and the results of their hard work."