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Videos

Special Olympics has competitions, programs and initiatives all around the world, every day of the year. Here's a look at what it's all about.

Breno: The Will to Win

Hist first goal was to play judo so he could be like his older brother. Soon Breno had a new goal—to be the best judo player he could.

'A Very Special Christmas': Brief History of the Record-Breaking Music Series

Since 1987, the biggest voices in the recording industry have lent their talents to create the 'A Very Special Christmas' album series.

Melissa and Elia: "Our Paths Crossed ..."

Here's a vignette from ESPN about two athletes who are there for each other -- celebrating life's special moments, together.

Unified Soccer: The Experience of a Lifetime

We went behind-the-scenes with a high school Unified soccer team as they trained for their biggest competition ever.

Watch the Moving 2015 Summer Games Video, "7,000 Journeys"

These are the stories of just a few of the nearly 7,000 athletes intellectual disabilities who competed in the 2015 World Summer Games.

"World of Neglect" -- Narrated by Julianne Moore

This haunting video offers a glimpse into how the world treats children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Changing the World through Sports

Special Olympics transforms lives every day, everywhere.

Meet Abel

Meet Abel, a star basketball player who got even better after he started playing Unified Sports.

How Lani De Mello Defied a Doctor's Predictions

"She’s never going to achieve anything." That's what Lani's mom was told by a doctor. Watch to learn how Lani proved him (very) wrong.

Meet Ankush: From Outcast to Role Model

Golf helps Ankush practice concentration and gain respect—in India, a country where his disabilities had previously brought stigma.

Thank You!

Hear it straight from our athletes: Thanks for all that you do!

Gymnastics Chose Me

Alyssa Sims says Special Olympics helped her learn to, "not think of myself as having a disability." Hear her triumphant story.