Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility
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.
Your Program
Based on your location, your local program is %location%.
Your location could not be automatically determined. Choose a program below:
Your Special Olympics Local Program:
Looking for a different local program? Choose a program from the list below:
Africa
Map=Africa.png
Asia Pacific
Map=Asia Pacific.png
East Asia
Map=East Asia.png
Europe Eurasia
Map=Europe Eurasia.png
Latin America
Map=Latin America.png
Middle East North Africa
Map=Middle East North Africa.png
North America
Map=North America.png
Find It Fast
Find job opportunities with Special Olympics
What sports does Special Olympics offer?
Contact Special Olympics
Find events near me
Ways to give to Special Olympics

Namibia

Two floorball athletes running for the ball on the court.
Athletes

A Day at Inalpi Arena—Floorball Competition in Full Swing

14 March was a busy day at Inalpi Arena in Turin as the Floorball competition of the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 continued.
4 Min Read
athlete skiing down a giant slalom
Athletes

World Winter Games Turin 2025 Photo of the Day

The Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025 is brimming with intense competition, inspiring stories, and heartfelt emotions. Dive into the spirit of these Games with our daily photo updates, capturing the essence of this extraordinary event.
1 Min Read
A group of athletes in red outfits and black jackets standing together and cheering.
In the News

26 World Winter Games Delegations Get a Boost from Charitable Album

The atmosphere was electric as 26 delegations, supported by grants from The Christmas Fund, arrived in Italy, their excitement palpable.
1 Min Read
Floorball Ingenuity: How Namibia Improvised On and Off the Court
Videos

Floorball Ingenuity: How Namibia Improvised On and Off the Court

Through creativity, partnership, and improvised equipment, Namibia’s floorball team has found a curious path to not only play the sport, but to excel and reach the world stage in Turin for the 2025 World Winter Games.
A man in a Namibia shirt walks out into a field of tall grass
Athletes

Floorball Ingenuity: How Namibia Improvised On and Off the Court

Through creativity, partnership, and improvised equipment, Namibia’s floorball team has found a curious path to not only play the sport, but to excel and reach the world stage in Turin for the 2025 World Winter Games.
2 Min Read
athlete smiling holding medal next to teammate
Community Impact

Special Olympics Coaches Pave the Way for Women in Football With the Help of Nike

Over the past nine months, Nike sponsored a Coach+ initiative called the Nike Unified Football Leagues Development project, providing coaches with additional training and growth opportunities.
5 Min Read
Lindo Antonio poses in front of Special Olympics Namibia banner.
In the News

Lindo Antonio Shares His Story with Namibia Economist in Honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Lindo Antonio shared his story with Namibia Economist in honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
1 Min Read
Smiling faces sit on a zoom meeting to discuss new partnership.
In the News

Special Olympics Africa Partners With Sport For Development In Africa For Inclusion

Special Olympics Africa partners with Sport For Development in Africa for Inclusion.
2 Min Read
Rising Above Life’s Challenges: Meet Brightfield
Inclusion Works

Rising Above Life’s Challenges: Meet Brightfield

Every day, young people like Brightfield are bullied, due to their intellectual disabilities. Despite challenges, Bright has grown up to be a talented motivational speaker, graphic designer and photographer. Meet Brightfield.
Meet Deon Namiseb
Athletes

Meet Deon Namiseb

Deon Namiseb won a bronze medal winning with the unified soccer team from Namibia at the 2007 Special Olympics World Summer Games.