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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.

Foundational Skills

Video of activities that develop foundational skills, which help children become aware of themselves and their surroundings. Gifs demonstrating Foundational Skills (ZIP):Arabic • Chinese • English • French • Russian • Spanish

Special Olympics Women Empowering the World

Loretta Claiborne, who has been involved in Special Olympics since 1970, shares the story of women’s empowerment through Special Olympics and sports.

Meet Gold Medal Cyclist Kiera Byland

Kiera Byland wins gold again for cycling at the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Ian Harper and Caroline Frankum

Ian Harper, a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger, interviews Caroline Frankum, Global Chief Executive Officer of Lightspeed.

Jamaal Charles, Joe Haden and Dale Moss Play Unified

Special Olympics Global Ambassadors Jamaal Charles, Joe Haden and Dale Moss invite people with and without intellectual disabilities to play Unified flag football at Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.

The Power of Inclusion and Creating a Unified Generation

Over the course of 4 days, more than 150 youth and adult leaders from over 35 countries gathered together, making connections, proposing solutions and learning from each other.

Daniel Smrokowski and Saneatha Trice

Daniel Smrokowski, a Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger, interviews Saneatha Trice, Special Olympics USA Gymnast.

Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program

The Special Olympics Motor Activity Training Program welcomes athletes to participate in sport activities for all ability levels.

Wang Yihan

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Pater Gade

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Deaf Athlete Receives the Gift of Hearing

At age 31, Mame Ndiagne Ndiaye, an athlete from Special Olympics Senegal, hears his is the first time.

Daniel Smrokowski and Healthy Athletes

Daniel Smrokowski interviews Hanna Joy Atkinson, Sargent Shriver International Global Messenger and Health Messenger