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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.

Six Majors, One Message: More Than a Marathon

Special Olympics New Hampshire athlete Thomas Cantara shares his journey completing all six World Marathon Majors and making history at the Boston Marathon. Board member Mark Duggan joins to talk about expanding access to elite competition and the power of inclusion through sport.

π™‰π™€π™«π™žπ™š 𝙆𝙣𝙀𝙬𝙨 - Episode Six: Sitar Arts Center Part 2

Novie returns to the Sitar Arts Center to celebrate its 25th anniversary, reconnect with beloved mentors and reflect on how the arts β€” and a whole lot of rhythm β€” shaped her journey to podcast host extraordinaire.

Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity

All youth deserve the chance to learn, lead, and thrive. The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity is committing US$11 million to the Special Olympics Global Center for Inclusion in Education. Through this partnership, we are proud to continue to scale a movement dedicated to building more inclusive schools and societies worldwide. Together, we are shaping a future where every young person is valued, celebrated, and belongs.

Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup in Poland

From 5–8 October 2025, Katowice, Poland will host a thrilling showdown as 16 Unified Volleyball teamsβ€”featuring nearly 200 athletesβ€”take center court at the iconic Spodek Arena.

π™‰π™€π™«π™žπ™š 𝙆𝙣𝙀𝙬𝙨 - Episode Five: Sitar Arts Center

Novie returns to Sitar Arts Center, where her creative journey began, to shine a spotlight on the vibrant community empowering D.C. youth to dream big through the arts.Download the Transcript