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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.

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

Mensaje de Rocío Ochoa, ganadora del Concurso de Arte "El Poder del Deporte Inclusivo"

Rocío Ochoa, ganadora del concurso y atleta de Olimpiadas Especiales Chile.Leer el artículo completo

Special Olympics Floorball Fans in the Stands

The Italian fans were on the edge of their seats as Special Olympics Italy edged out Special Olympics Germany 4 to 3 during a floorball match at the Winter World Games 2025 in Turin, Italy.

Kenya Koene at World Winter Games 2025

At just 3 years old, Special Olympics Netherlands athlete Kenya Koene began dancing. The footwork came naturally, as she followed in the footsteps of her mother, Irene Reniers, a longtime dancer.

Let the Games Begin!

The Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 is underway! More than 1500 athletes have travelled to Turin, Italy from all over the globe. The Opening Ceremonies were incredible and highlighted impactful speeches, electric performances, and the unifying power of Special Olympics.

Highlights: Opening Ceremony, Turin 2025 World Winter Games

Relive the best moments of the breathtaking Opening Ceremony for the Turin 2025 World Winter Games.

Turin 2025 Opening Ceremony: The Flame Of Hope Is Lit!

The theme of "the Strength of Kindness" set the tone for the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025. This event marked the official start of the Games, celebrating not only the physical strength and dedication required to compete at the World Games, but also the quiet strength behind the transformative power of inclusion that Special Olympics athletes embody every day.Read the full article

How Far Will You Go for Inclusion?

At 9am on a sunny Saturday morning in June, Special Olympics (SO) Kenya coaches and athletes begin gathering at the Nairobi University sports grounds in the heart of the capital city.