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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.

COLAB

Everybody gets a chance to shine at CO/LAB, where people of all abilities come together and express themselves through inclusive theater arts.

Football Promo 2019

The month of June is an amazing time for Special Olympics footballers and football fans all across the globe. 20 European Union countries are embracing the football development project “Keep Up With The Girls” geared specifically to women and girls with and without intellectual disabilities.

Women of Saudi Arabia

In a movement that has long been fueled by women’s leadership, the female athletes of Special Olympics Saudi Arabia are just the latest trailblazers who are breaking barriers for inclusion.

Jackie and Phillip

For individuals with severe or profound disabilities, the Motor Activity Training Program (MATP) uses sports adapted to individual strengths to build confidence and personal connections.

European Football Week 2019 #EFW2019 kicks off!

Special Olympics European Football Week 2019 #EFW2019 in partnership with UEFA Respect runs from 25 May to 2 June. 40,000 participants across 50 countries will take part in 450 events. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2LIZiIt

Keep Up With the Girls Challenge

The ‘Keep Up With the Girls’ awareness campaign is being backed by Special Olympics Global Ambassadors Didier Drogba and Cafu, FIFA Legend, Verónica "Vero" Boquete, Netherlands football star, Kirsten van de Ven. These stars and others are showing off their football skills and challenging everyone to make their own #KeepUpWithTheGirls challenge video! Learn more: http://bit.ly/2V9xH2D Download

Be a Game Changer at School

View the excitement and comradery that can be achieved as a Unified Champion School.

Spencer Roberson

Spencer Roberson is an accomplished Special Olympics athlete who made his victorious international debut at the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.