The most inclusive sports organization in the world, transforming lives through the power of sports
Special Olympics is a global movement that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sports every day around the world. Through programming in sports, health, education, and community building, Special Olympics is changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.
Athletes train year-round in Olympic-type sports to compete in local and international events, building confidence, improving physical fitness, and creating lifelong friendships.
Individual and team aquatic sport with various strokes and distances
Track and field events including sprints, relays, jumps and throws
Team sport with dribbling, passing and shooting skills
Fast-paced racquet sport played individually or in doubles
Popular sport combining fun and skill with lane strategy
Traditional precision ball sport with strategy and skill
The world's most popular sport
Fast-paced indoor racquet sport played on a table