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Athletes

Athletes are the heart of Special Olympics. Our athletes are children and adults with intellectual disabilities from all around the world—5.6 million and counting! They are finding success, joy and friendship as part of our global community. They're also having lots of fun!
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Community Impact

Every day, our athletes inspire people everywhere to open their hearts to a wider world of human talents and potential. Learn more about the power Special Olympics has to make real change all around the world.
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In the News

In every corner of the earth, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. These news stories come from all around the world.
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Press Releases

Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports, every day around the world. Here's what's happening world wide.
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Blog

Amplifying athlete voices.
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Special Olympics Podcast: Inclusion Revolution Radio

An athlete led podcast featuring athletes, partners, ambassadors, employees, and supporters of Special Olympics.
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Always On

This video platform, much like the Special Olympics movement, is "Always On." Every day, every hour, there is a Special Olympics event taking place somewhere around the globe, impacting the lives of millions of individuals with intellectual disabilities both on and off the playing field. With 149 events happening daily (that's a staggering 53,779 events annually), there is always a story to be told about the movement.

Watch our videos and be inspired by the incredible stories of determination and inclusion.
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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.
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