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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.

2007 Shanghai - Opening Ceremony Spectacular

The 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Shanghai, China, were a celebration of the power of Special Olympics to change the hearts, minds and lives of people with intellectual disabilites worldwide. And it all started with a spectacular Opening Ceremony.
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Opening Ceremonies from 2001 to 2009

This is a selection of clips from Special Olympics World Games opening ceremonies including the Games in China and Ireland. DOWNLOAD MOV (1.4 GB)

Steven Dodd

Most people describe Steven as a leader first; then, as a multi-sport athlete, training hard in a new sport for the 2019 World Games!

Hannah and Daina

Hannah and Daina found common ground through their passion for snowboarding and continue to grow their bond as they advocate for inclusion within the sport.

Countdown to World Games!

More than 7,500+ Special Olympics athletes from more than 190+ nations are making final preparations to participate in the Special Olympics World Games (“World Games”) taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), March 14 through 21.

Khadija Sy

Khadija is a role model, health volunteer and public speaker from Senegal. She’s also a Special Olympics athlete who has competed in both the 2011 World Games in Athens and the 2015 World Games in Los Angeles.

Innovative Video Production to Create A More Interactive World Games Experience

Special Olympics has partnered with the digital creative studio, CreatorUp to create video content to support the “Meet the Determined” campaign to promote the 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.

Brittany Tagliareni

Brittany didn't say her first word until she was 6; but these days, she communicates power and assurance—through sports.

Global Youth Leadership Summit

In March 2019, our Global Youth Leadership Summit will bring together unified young leaders of the Special Olympics movement to mold a new world.