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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.
Challenge Expectations 💯
Through the power of our athletes and our sports, Special Olympics is building a new world of health, unity and empowerment. Let Special Olympics athletes know you’re with them by pledging to support the
Special Olympics Youth Leaders Continue Eunice Kennedy Shriver's Legacy of Inclusion
For International Day of Persons with Disabilities we asked Special Olympics Youth Leaders around the world to share how they continue Eunice Kennedy Shriver's legacy of inclusion.
Ending Health Disparities for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Health inequality for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) is rampant. As a direct result of being pushed to the back of the line and underserved by the health care system, people with ID are dying up to 20 times sooner than the general population, often from preventable conditions such as constipation or seizures. Enough is enough.
MLB Network Talks About Launch of Latest Special Olympics Fitness Campaign Escuela de Fuerza
Special Olympics launched Escuela de Fuerza—a new fitness campaign aimed at Spanish-speaking athletes.
Back to the Pitch with European Football Week 2021!
Special Olympics European Football Week (EFW), supported by Uefa, kicks off on 23 September with hundreds of grassroots events across 40 countries, all organised with health and safety as a top priority. Show less
Special Olympics at New York Fashion Week
Photographer Nigel Barker captures the magic of the Special Olympics and Parson’s School of Design collaboration at New York Fashion Week.
Let's all do the #WalkForInclusion
Be a part of our global #WalkForInclusion and show your support for children with intellectual disabilities. With every step, we celebrate a child's first milestone and walk towards a more inclusive future for all.
Detroit announced as the host city for the 2022 Special Olympics Unified Cup.
The Special Olympics Unified Cup 2022 presented by Toyota, will take place in Detroit, Michigan, USA, bringing together athletes from all walks of life to compete in the world’s most popular sport, football (soccer), and to learn more about inclusion, competition, and how to unify the world through sport. Show less
How Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded the Special Olympics
Eunice Kennedy Shriver would have turned 100 years old this year. Her life work bringing people together from different backgrounds through sport continues today through her children and grandchildren. This is how Eunice Kennedy Shriver founded the Special Olympics.
Faces of Football
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused chaos around the world. The athletes of Special Olympics have felt the forced social isolation caused by the pandemic more than most as they lost access to playing sport and meeting their teammates.
World Youth Skills Day - Special Olympics Argentina
Special Olympics Argentina Youth Leader, Fabricio, and Athlete Leader, Mariana, share the importance of empathy, collaboration, and youth-leadership.
Health Equity: Closing the Gap
The African American community continues to suffer from a number of disparities compared to the general population from education to wealth. For Juneteenth 2021, Charita Boseman, Senior Manager of Health Technologies at Special Olympics, discusses the work that Special Olympics is doing to help close the health gap for African Americans and other marginalized communities with intellectual disabilities.Read the full article