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.
Daniel Smrokowski and Apollo Anton Ohno
Daniel Smrokowksi interviews Apolo Anoton Ohno, Special Olympics Global Ambassador and 3x Olympic Speedskater.
Fit Feet Shoe Donation
Olympics Long Jump record holder Bob Beamon, Pierce Footwear founder George Pierce, and Special Olympics Manager of Sport and Health Kester Edwards fitted athletes with athletic shoes during the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi. The shoes were especially designed by Pierce for anyone who enjoys playing sports or walking in comfort buy may have difficulty with shoe laces.
First Day of Competition Highlights
Highlights of football (soccer), basketball, weight lifting and swimming
Daniel Smrokowski and Jenny Fortner
Daniel Smorkowski interviews new Special Olympics Board Member, Jenny Fortner.
Celebrating International Women’s Day
In honor of International Women’s Day, we are celebrating the women participating in the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.
Inclusion in UAE
People with intellectual disabilities are changing hearts and minds in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Saleh Al Marri
Saleh is a United Arab Emirates athlete leader who is excited to welcome athletes from around the globe for the first Special Olympics World Games in the Middle East!
Aquiles Heredia
Aquiles' talent and dedication inspire his team...to achieve the 'impossible!' He is an accomplished athlete, who has been training hard for his second Special Olympics World Games competition.