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A football team in light blue and white uniforms celebrate together with gold medals, smiling and raising their arms as they sit on a stage
In the News

Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026 Ends in Victory for Libya and Defending Champions Guatemala

The tournament culminated on Saturday with Division 1 finals at Charléty Stadium, where Special Olympics Libya captured the men’s title and Special Olympics Guatemala successfully defended its women’s crown.
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Demi Lovato performs on stage during the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Opening Ceremony at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Athletes from delegations across the United States gather on the field in colorful team uniforms while the Minneapolis skyline rises in the background.
Community Impact

2026 Special Olympics USA Games: Let the Games Begin!

It's a crisp, sun-kissed sky in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Just past the plaza entrance of Huntington Bank Stadium, the city skyline sits perfectly in the end zone corner.
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Athletes

Happy Father’s Day!

This Father’s Day, Special Olympics would like to thank all the dads who participate in this incredible movement! Your support and cheers mean so much to the athletes who compete and your impact is felt by all.
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a young boy standing outside in an bamboo fenced in area.
In the News

A Second Chance at Life

A powerful story of how the Special Olympics Unified with Refugees initiative offers refugee children with intellectual disabilities a pathway from exclusion to belonging.
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Loretta Claiborne Named Special Olympics Advisor to CEO
In the News

Loretta Claiborne Named Special Olympics Advisor to CEO

At Special Olympics, athletes are at the core of our leadership. Their voice and example guide the movement in every way. That’s why we are thrilled to announce Loretta Claiborne as our new Senior Advisor to the CEO, Athlete Experience.
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World Down Syndrome Day 2026
Athletes

World Down Syndrome Day 2026

Athlete Leaders from Special Olympics Latin America share important messages for World Down Syndrome Day—a day of awareness, solidarity, activism, and celebration.
Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 logo
In the News

More than a Logo, a Symbol that Connects the World Together

The story behind the Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 logo
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Tim Shriver talking to a young girl.
In the News

The Global State of Inclusion in Education: The Year of the Teacher

A global call to action urging governments and systems to invest in teachers as the foundation of inclusive, equitable education for all learners.
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Two men standing behind a Vespa.
In the News

Honoring Frank Gehry

The Special Olympics family extends heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of famed architect Frank Gehry, who passed away on 5 December 2025 at the age of 96.
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2025 Special Olympics Holiday Card
In the News

2025 Special Olympics Holiday Card

A very special thank you to all members of the Special Olympics movement this holiday season.