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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.

Team Singapore at the Special Olympics World Summer Games Abu Dhabi 2019

The 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi proved to be a life-changing experience for the athletes, unified partners and coaches of Team Singapore. Be inspired by their journey of courage and determination.

Kate & Emily

As best friends, Kate & Emily have changed each other’s lives … for the better. They are part of The Revolution Is Inclusion—and they are changing the world! Join Kate & Emily in creating a more inclusive, welcoming world for all!

What Does Inclusion Look Like?

“Inclusion teaches everyone love and kindness and empathy.” Join us—and make the world a better place!

Tajha & Loretta

When Tajha heard Loretta Claiborne's story, her whole world changed & she found a renewed purpose in her life. Today, Tajha is leading the #InclusionRevolution in her community!

Imagine an Inclusive World

We can see it: a generation of respect, of acceptance, of diversity. A generation that leads together—and learns together.This is how we can build an inclusive world … for all of us. Can you see it?

Special Olympics International and Kantar Global Partnership

Kantar announces its partnership with Special Olympics, the global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power of inclusion.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS ESPNam

In order to become a Unified Champion School, Tecnológico de Monterrey committed to standards of excellence outlined by Mexico in three categories: Unified Sports, Inclusive Youth Leadership, and Whole School Engagement.Read the full article.

Introducing Team Supreme

Introducing Team Supreme—a band of five young superheroes who each have intellectual or physical disabilities. Creator Joshua Leonard, founder of Leonard Studios, calls them “pint-sized heroes.” He says that while a sneak peek at the team if available now, a full series and education curriculum are in development.Read the full article.

Special Olympics - Keep up with the Girls

‘Keep Up With the Girls’ is a new Special Olympics project, supported by Erasmus+ across 20 European countries, aimed at getting women and girls with and without intellectual disabilities involved in football. Learn more.

Best Buddies Challenge

For last twenty years, Best Buddies has hosted the Best Buddies Challenge, an event that celebrates individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) with football, cycling, food, and fun. Join celebrities like Tom Brady and Guy Fieri as they team up with Buddies to show that everybody deserves to be included!

Chaica Al Qassimi at the United Nations

Special Olympics United Arab Emirates athlete Chaica Al Qassimi speaks on a panel at the UN titled, “1 Billion Voices: Making the Invisible Visible: The Power of Sports and Expressive Arts,” about her story of the power of inclusion in sport.

Nyasha Derera at the United Nations

During the 12th Session of the UN Conference of States Parties to the CRPD, Special Olympics Zimbabwe athlete Nyasha Derera shared his personal story of exclusion. #choosetoinclude