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:
Africa
""
Asia Pacific
""
East Asia
""
Europe Eurasia
""
Latin America
""
Middle East North Africa
""
North America
""
Find It Fast
Find job opportunities with Special Olympics
What sports does Special Olympics offer?
Contact Special Olympics
Find events near me
Ways to give to Special Olympics

World Games

Africa World Games 2019
Videos

Africa World Games 2019

In partnership with the International Floorball Federation (IFF), Special Olympics launched an innovative real-time sports data project at the Invitational Games in Sweden.
Community Impact

2019: A Very Inclusive Year

This was a big year for Special Olympics. From high-level competitions and high-profile partnerships to the expansion of Unified Sports and Athlete Leadership, the power of inclusion was on full display.
2 Min Read
Woman from Special Olympics Haiti competes in race at the 2019 World Games.
Community Impact

Music and Sports—A Powerful Team

A Very Special Christmas Helps Send 104 Athletes to the 2019 World Games
1 Min Read
Anna McDougal showing off her medal with excitement.
Athletes

The Most Inclusive Event on the Planet

No other organized event in the world has the emotional and social impact of the Special Olympics World Games
1 Min Read
The Most Inclusive Event on the Planet
Videos

The Most Inclusive Event on the Planet

Attracting world leaders, celebrities, dignitaries and hundreds of thousands of spectators, the Special Olympics World Games are one of the most powerful and important vehicles for communicating to the world the abilities and gifts of people with intellectual disabilities, the most marginalized population on earth.
Pittsburgh Steelers’ Joe Haden Finds Inspiration at World Games
Community Impact

Pittsburgh Steelers’ Joe Haden Finds Inspiration at World Games

Joe Haden, cornerback for the Pittsburg Steelers, had a blast taking part at the Unified Flag Football Clinic at the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.
Female players stand in circle with hands in air.
Athletes

18 Teams Showcase Inclusion During Football Championship

More than 200 delegates from 12 countries took part in the inaugural Special Olympics International Football Championship held in Chennai, from 3 August to 6 August 2019.
1 Min Read
Athlete is receiving an ear exam and having his hearing aids put on by a volunteer as a medical professional observes.
Community Impact

The Sweet Sounds of Competition

Special Olympics and Starkey Hearing Foundation Partnership Brings the Gift of Hearing to World Games Athletes.
1 Min Read
Special Olympics Summer Sounds
Videos

Special Olympics Summer Sounds

Special Olympics and Starkey Hearing Foundation Partnership Bring the Gift of Hearing to World Games Athletes.
U.S. President Donald Trump, center, speaks during a meeting with members of the delegation that represented the USA at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Thursday, July 18, 2019.
In the News

Special Olympics USA Athletes Celebrated at White House

On 18 July, 20 Special Olympics USA representatives including athletes, coaches and Unified partners were invited to the White House by President Donald J. Trump to congratulate and recognize them for their accomplishments at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
3 Min Read
Load More