The inaugural Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup will see 8 women’s and 8 men’s/mixed teams competing for the title.| In the News
For as long as he can remember, Sangjin Kim loved football. Growing up in Korea, much of his free time was spent on the pitch. But in 2022, his passion for the sport took on a new meaning when he joined Tove FC, a football club for athletes with intellectual disabilities. That decision marked the beginning of his journey as a Unified partner and, eventually, as a leader within Special Olympics.| In the News
The athletes competing at the Special Olympics Unified Volleyball World Cup in Katowice this October can expect to enjoy elite standard post-competition facilities with dedicated Recovery Rooms developed and supported by Toyota Motor Europe.| In the News
The following is an article by FanSided, Christy Sovereign is leading the charge for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, written by Daren Jenkins who interviewed Christy Sovereign, the CEO of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games on her involvement with Special Olympics and the preparation of the Games.| In the News
We’re thrilled to announce that media registration for the Special Olympics Unified 3X3 Basketball World Cup 2025 is officially open!| In the News
Special Olympics is once again joining the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE) on their Global Coaches Day 2025 to say thank you to all the coaches around the world who make Special Olympics sport programming possible!| In the News
Behind the scenes, another kind of work is quietly shaping these moments, Organizational Development (OD).| In the News
The President of the European Fair Play Movement and the Italian National Fair Play Committee and Panathlon Wallonie-Bruxelles awarded Special Olympics the Fair Play Award for Peace 2025.| In the News
Families have always been central to the Special Olympics movement, yet their voices have often been underrepresented in organizational decisions. That changed in early 2024 with the launch of the Global Family Leadership Council, a unified platform designed to give families a meaningful role in…| SpecialOlympics.org
Presented by: For eight long years, the Anderson family prayed for children. When they learned they were expecting twins, a boy and a girl, they were overjoyed. Luke and Jaycie arrived together, just a minute apart, but their paths unfolded differently.| SpecialOlympics.org
200 athletes from around the world will compete in this historic event.| SpecialOlympics.org
The Special Olympics community is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of fashion designer Giorgio Armani.| Special Olympics
The Special Olympics Unified 3x3 Basketball World Cup Draw Ceremony was held today in San Juan, Puerto Rico officially marking the start of the World Cup and setting the stage for what teams, spectators, families, and basketball fans around the world can expect for gameplay come 5 – 7 December.| Special Olympics
As one of the World’s leading football organizations for people with and without intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics is proud to become a member of the United Nations Football For The Goals initiative.| SpecialOlympics.org
When Fabricio first walked through the doors of an English institute in Mendoza, Argentina, he was searching for one thing: a way to improve his language skills. He never imagined that the scholarship he received, one that required community service, would ignite a life-changing journey through…| SpecialOlympics.org
For the first time ever, Special Olympics athletes are featured on a Formula 1 racecar, part of the Visibility Drives Change initiative powered by TeamViewer, an official partner of Formula 1. This groundbreaking milestone celebrates these athletes’ talent, determination, and global impact.| In the News
Once denied the chance to grow academically and personally, Alvaro found in Special Olympics a door that had long been closed to him.| SpecialOlympics.org
We’re excited to announce that media registration for the Unified Volleyball World Cup Poland 2025 is officially open! Members of the press and media professionals are invited to apply for accreditation to cover this global event.| SpecialOlympics.org
In celebration of International Youth Day, Special Olympics is proud to announce the newly selected 2025 – 2027 Global Youth Leadership Council (GYLC)—a diverse and dynamic group of 16 youth leaders, both with and without intellectual disabilities. These leaders represent 8 Special Olympics…| SpecialOlympics.org
The following is an excerpt from the press release, “Special Olympics Announces David Evangelista as New Chief Executive Officer” detailing the appointment of David Evangelista as Special Olympics International’s President and Chief Executive Officer effective 1 January 2026.| SpecialOlympics.org
For the first time ever, Kanopy streams Special Olympics produced short documentaries.| SpecialOlympics.org
Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025 Kick Off with Heartfelt Opening Ceremony| SpecialOlympics.org