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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.

Healthcare Inclusion for All

People with intellectual disabilities die 16 years earlier on average than those without. Together, we can change this by achieving #InclusiveHealth. Sign your name & join our fight for healthcare inclusion.

Why Inclusive Health?

People with intellectual disabilities are among the most medically underserved in the world today. Their exclusion from mainstream health systems is creating serious health disparities. Join Special Olympics in achieving inclusive health for all!

Lets Play Together

Young Athletes is a fun way for children to stay active and establish healthy habits for the future. It is important to teach children healthy habits while they are young. This can set the stage for a life of physical activity, friendships and learning. Young Athletes is easy to do and fun for all.

Video 4: Boost your Balance

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Video 3: Getting Schooled on Strength

Want to get right to the exercises? Start at 1:52.

Video 2: Ignite Your Endurance

Want to get right to the exercises? Start at 1:20.

Video 1: Welcome and Warm Up

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Special Olympics Pan African Games 2020

The first ever Special Olympics Pan African Games took place in Cairo, a joint event hosted by the Special Olympics Middle East/North Africa and Africa regions.

Special Olympics Israel athletes escort championship players onto the pitch

26 athletes from Special Olympics Israel escorting the players of Haopel Haifa onto the pitch at Sammy Ofer Stadium before the match against Beitar Jerusalem on 30 December 2019.

Ken: Making a Better World

Through Unified Leadership, we are bringing people together to learn from each other & build a more inclusive world.

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Special Olympics Board Vice Chair, Loretta Clairborne, celebrates Special Olympics Founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver and the female athletes who have contributed to the movement over the last 50 years.

Daniel Smrokowski Interviews Singer Andy Grammer

Andy Grammer, triple-platinum singer/songwriter, stepped up this year as a volunteer coach for the 2020 NBA Cares Special Olympics Unified Basketball Game. Read the full article.