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Find Special Olympics Near Me
Find Special Olympics Near Me
Find Special Olympics Near Me
We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time.
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Special Olympics supports over 5 million athletes, unified partners, coaches and volunteers with over 30 Olympic-type sports.
Sport and Competition
Local and international year-round sports training and athletic competitions.
Inclusive Health
Improving the health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities.
Youth & Schools
Empowering Youth Leaders, educators, coaches, and families to build inclusive schools and communities for all.
Inclusive Leadership
Unleashing leadership potential in people of all abilities.
The Revolution Is Inclusion
A peaceful campaign to end discrimination of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Learn more about the power Special Olympics has to make real change around the world.
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Hear about Special Olympics impact from around the world.
Always On
Videos showcasing the Special Olympics movement around the globe.
Inclusion Revolution Radio
An athlete led podcast featuring athletes, partners, ambassadors, employees, and supporters of Special Olympics.
Novie Knows
Novie Knows, a subseries of Inclusion Revolution Radio, serves as an unscripted platform for host Novie Craven to provide her perspective, as a Special Olympics athlete, on the topics of her choosing.
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Events
Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029
From March 10 – 17 2029, athletes will unleash the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport in Switzerland.
World Games Schedule and Results
Competition schedule, athlete schedule, and results.
Host an Event
Learn more about hosting an international Special Olympics event.
Special Olympics World Games Santiago 2027
From October 16 – 24 2027, Santiago will welcome thousands of athletes, families, and fans from around the globe to celebrate unity, inclusion, and the power of sport.
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Youth Innovation Projects
Torneo Escolar Unificado
Torneo Escolar Unificado was a project led by Yaretzi and Alexandra to introduce Special Olympics to their school communities through student outreach and a Unified tournament. Their efforts helped establish new Unified Schools and clubs, creating more opportunities for students to learn about inclusion and participate in Unified activities.
Youth Innovation Projects
Unidos por la Inclusión
Andrik and Pablo’s project raised awareness of Special Olympics and promoted inclusion among young people through school presentations, Unified activities, and community events. Inspired by Andrik’s sister, a Special Olympics athlete, the Youth Leaders created opportunities for students to connect, learn, and celebrate the abilities of all young people.
Youth Innovation Projects
Unified Dancers
The Unified Dancers project, led by Youth Leaders Aholibama and Victoria, brought young people together through K-pop dance in Mexico. Through school and community performances, the team showcased participants’ talents, celebrated cultural exchange, promoted inclusion, and raised awareness of Special Olympics.
Youth Innovation Projects
Color Run (Youth Exchange)
Evan, Chris, Thalia, Seylah, Addison, Shantell, Austin, and Logan organized a Unified Color Run in Southern California, bringing students, teachers, and local businesses together to celebrate inclusion, promote Unified Sports, and raise awareness of Special Olympics.
Youth Innovation Projects
Bridging the Gap
Bridging the Gap was a project led by Special Olympics Jamaica Youth Leaders Akeilia and Jhurae following the Unified Youth Exchange with Special Olympics Washington, DC. The project brought together students with and without IDD through teacher workshops, a student exchange day, and a Unified Sports Day.
Youth Innovation Projects
Out of Many, We are One People
Natalia and Coyou organized family sports and fun days at two schools in Jamaica, bringing people with and without IDD together to promote inclusion, raise awareness of the Special Olympics movement, and build stronger, more inclusive school communities.
Youth Innovation Projects
SOJ Dreamers
SOJ Dreamers was a project developed by Youth Leaders Adri-Anne and Chris-Ann through the Unified Youth Exchange between Special Olympics Jamaica and Special Olympics Washington, DC. The project established a school club that brought students with and without IDD together through Unified Sports and extracurricular activities, promoting inclusion, building friendships, and raising awareness of the Special Olympics movement.
Youth Innovation Projects
Echoing Inclusion
Larissa Vitoria and Raquel Toledo created a Leadership Tent at Special Olympics Brazil sporting and health events, empowering Athlete Leaders to share their experiences, promote leadership opportunities, and raise awareness about inclusion in their communities.
Youth Innovation Projects
Enablers Project
Britany and Denisher organized a Unified Sports Day in Jamaica, bringing students with and without IDD together through sports, games, and creative activities to expand inclusive opportunities in schools and their wider community.
Youth Innovation Projects
Inclusive Vlogging: Creating YouTube & Tik Tok Videos to Promote Inclusion
The Inlusive Vlogging Project empowered students with and without IDD to collaborate on creating videos that celebrate inclusion and showcase Unified experiences in their school community.
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