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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.

Keeping Focus

Given the game is 80% mental and 20% physical, what can be done to ensure you are concentrating on a tournament and not being distracted by other events before the tournament?

Correcting A Wayward Drive

I have a tendency to push my drive to the right. What should I do to avoid this?

Finding Your Routine

On your second shot from the fairway, what do you tell yourself before you swing the club?

Hitting The Ball Properly

I notice that some of our athlete hit the ground before the ball, what is the easiest thing we can do to stop this from happening?

Chip or Putt?

When my ball is close to the green – how should I decide whether to putt or chip?

Getting Out From the Rough

What is the best iron to use to get back to the fairway?

Proper Chipping Technique

What is your mental routine or strategy in preparation for the approach shot or chip shot to the Green?

Training at Home

Special Olympics Global Ambassador and 2021 European Ryder Cup Captain Padraig Harrington gives advice on training at home and finding unique ways to keep yourself ready for the course.

Actress Lily D Moore and Actor Cole Sibus

One of Special Olympics’ newest Champion Ambassadors is also one of the youngest. In many ways, Lily D Moore is a typical teen who enjoys cooking, cheerleading and experimenting with make-up and hairstyles. But as an actress with Down syndrome, she is breaking stereotypes playing Rebecca on the Netflix series Never Have I Ever.

Welcome to My World

Purposeful inclusion often means understanding the differences between us and how you can take steps to be more considerate of the needs of others. Watch this short video led by Special Olympics athlete, Ben Collins, as he guides you through some of the challenges he faces in the workplace. Then read some of the additional tips for how to be more mindful of the needs of those with intellectual disabilities.Read the full story

Melanie Ramjee: Show your Skill

Media personality Melanie Ramjee shares her story of inclusion with athlete leader Shirnel Swarts. Join us in learning how Inclusion Works!

Cycle 5 Youth Innovation Projects

Celebrating these Youth Leaders on this International Day of Persons with Disabilities.