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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.

Special Olympics YA Lets Play Together

Special Olympics Young Athletes program is an inclusive and welcoming learning environment for children with and without intellectual disabilities from ages 2 to 7 years old.

Get Ready to Cheer on Athletes at the next World Games!

In celebration of International Arabic Language Day, we’d like to share a few words and phrases that may be helpful at the Special Olympics 2019 World Games in Abu Dhabi.

Team AZ Unified Soccer - ESPN Nationals Coverage

ESPN coverage of the Special Olympics USA National Games 2018 in Seattle, WA; Raymond S Kellis High School's Unified Soccer Team represented the state of Arizona.

Game Changer: A Very Special Christmas

For more than 30 years, the biggest names in music, artists like U2, Run-D.M.C., and Madonna have contributed to the “A Very Special Christmas” album series, the most successful benefit recording in history.

A Very Special Christmas Compilation

Nearly $70 million in grants have enabled the expansion of sport, health, and leadership development for Special Olympics Programs around the world.

Actor John C. McGinley Headlines the Night of Trees Fundraising Gala

On Friday, November 30th Special Olympics D.C. hosted its 34th Night of Trees Fundraising Gala.

First ever Unified Basketball Tournament in Tallinn for #EBW2018

What do NBA legend Sam Perkins, Prime Minister of Estonia Jüri Ratas and Special Olympics athlete Artur Pool all have in common?

NBA legend, Sam Perkins, has a message for #EBW2018!

NBA legend, Sam Perkins, flew into Europe to celebrate European Basketball Week 2018 with Special Olympics athletes in Estonia and he had a very clear message: go out and have fun!

Team Egypt trains for the 2019 World Games!

Ahead of the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, Team Egypt held training camp for the athletes who'll be competing in 14 different sports.

Special Olympics Joins The Beau Biden Foundation to Combat Abuse

Chairman, Tim Shriver delivers a message about the partnership with the Beau Biden Foundation.

Game Changers: Puerto Rico

In September 2017, Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico and left many without homes, electricity, or the means to survive. SO Puerto staff, athletes, and families of Special Olympics Puerto Rico came together to support one another as the island slowly recovered from the damage.

Meet the Determined: #MeetHamad

Hamad’s story is about the power of determination and true sportsmanship.