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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.

Athlete Leadership Means to Me…

For Special Olympics Nigeria athlete Stanley, leadership can motivate people with, and without, intellectual disabilities to play and work together—because Inclusion Works! Join our #InclusionRevolution—sign the Pledge!

Young Athletes Leading Way to Better Health Together: Fahsai's Story

From a young age, feeling included has helped Special Olympics athletes like Fahsai gain confidence, skills & better health through sports. They are demonstrating how we can all achieve more when we are ALL included. #ChooseToInclude and sign the Inclusion Pledge @WeChallengeYou.org.
Special Olympics United Arab Emirates has been showing everyone how sports brings people together—with and without intellectual disabilities. Join them in building an inclusive world where people of all abilities can shine! Sign the Pledge @WeChallengeYou.org/pledge.

A Coach’s Top Priority is Keeping Their Athletes Strong and Healthy

Coach Kathy from South Carolina encourages everyone to protect themselves and others by getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and the Flu.

Family Support is Crucial for Inclusive Health

Jimmy, Special Olympics Colorado Athlete, and his father, David researched together and decided to protect their health by getting vaccinated again COVID-19 and the Flu.

Be the Best Athlete You Can Be | Special Olympics | Turn the World Outward

Video celebrating Special Olympics as the recipient of the 2022 “Turn the World Outward” award from Arbinger Institute.

Ready for Berlin 2023

10 October marks 250 days until the kickoff of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023! Hear from some of the athletes competing about what they are most looking forward to when they arrive in Germany.

'Athlete Leadership Means...'

Special Olympics Great Britain athlete Kiera on using her platform as a leader and role model to show the world how well Inclusion Works! Join our #InclusionRevolution—sign the Pledge!

Our First 'Revolution Is Inclusion' Rap!

Special Olympics Bharat youth leaders and talented rappers Mohammad and Shivam with their take on inclusive leadership! Get in the groove & #ChooseToInclude—by signing the Inclusion Pledge @WeChallengeYou.org.

Determined Future Voice for People with ID

"I want to be the voice for people with intellectual disabilities." Through sports and training, Special Olympics athlete leader Louie is redefining expectations for people with intellectual disabilities in The Gambia. Join him in building an inclusive world where people of all abilities can shine! Sign the Pledge @WeChallengeYou.org/pledge.

Make Some Noise!

Special Olympics athletes are sports leaders—challenging low expectations everywhere they go, from training to competition and beyond. This video captures that power, with thanks to The Coca-Cola Company, Founding Partner and longtime champion of inclusion.