World Summer Games

Significant progress has been made in preparation for the upcoming Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027. Delegations came together with athletes, the Local Organizing Committee, and Chile’s Minister of Sports, Natalia Duco, and worked intensively in Santiago for three consecutive days to advance preparations for one of the largest sporting events on the planet and the most important in terms of inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which will celebrate its 17th edition.

[Santiago, Chile – 9 June 2026] Special Olympics Chile athletes and Unified partners, national authorities, representatives from partner organizations, and event ambassadors celebrate the 500-day countdown to Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027, where people with and without intellectual disabilities compete on the same team.

The Make Every Race Count campaign was created to help swimmers turn their failure into success.

Meet Aegir Ólafsson, a powerlifter from Special Olympics Iceland. Growing up in the countryside, he discovered powerlifting and turned it into a daily commitment, building purpose, confidence, and pride through training.

Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the remarkable achievements of women throughout  history who have shaped our past and are shaping our future.

[Santiago, Chile - 26 January 2026] Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 revealed the event logo, a powerful, multifaceted symbol reflecting the dynamism of the global movement and the Chilean spirit.

[Santiago, Chile - 26 January 2026] Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 revealed the event logo, a powerful, multifaceted symbol reflecting the dynamism of the global movement and the Chilean spirit.

The story behind the Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027 logo

Join us in celebrating the reveal of the logo for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games, to be held in Santiago, Chile.

This episode features an inspiring conversation between host Novie Craven and Mary Davis, CEO of Special Olympics. With nearly five decades of dedication to the movement, Mary shares her extraordinary journey, the evolution of Special Olympics and her vision for a future rooted in dignity, opportunity and athlete-centered leadership.