Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
Find Special Olympics Near Me
We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.
Your Program
Based on your location, your local program is %location%.
Your location could not be automatically determined. Choose a program below:
Your Special Olympics Local Program:
Looking for a different local program? Choose a program from the list below:

Badminton

BWF and Special Olympics International Publish Global Development Strategy

Badminton World Federation (BWF) in collaboration with Special Olympics International (SOI) has published their Global Development Strategy to grow badminton and provide meaningful opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities to be involved in all aspects of badminton.
3 Min Read

“To me, Life Means Badminton and Special Olympics”

In my role as a Special Olympics coach, Special Olympics Iran athletes taught me about the pivotal role that the Special Olympics athletes play in society.
3 Min Read

Mother of Son with Down Syndrome Finds a Shoulder to Lean On

24 years ago, Helen Cheong struggled to accept the news that her son Johannes was going to be born with Down Syndrome.
1 Min Read

The Legacy Continues

One month has passed since the final competitions, the last medals awarded and the lights dimmed down on the Closing Ceremony of the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.
3 Min Read

Special Olympics and Badminton World Federation Launch Long-Term Partnership

Special Olympics and the Badminton World Federation (BWF) announce a long-term partnership and commitment to developing a cooperative plan to increase inclusion and accessibility for more athletes.
3 Min Read

Wang Yihan

Read the Full Article

Pater Gade

Read the Full Article