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Last activity: 20.09.2026
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Special Olympics is a global movement that provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The mission of Special Olympics is to give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
The website https://www.specialolympics.org/ provides information about the organization’s mission, programs, events, news, resources and ways to get involved. You can find information about their programs such as Unified Sports®, Young Athletes™, Healthy Athletes®, Athlete Leadership Programs and more. You can also find information about their events such as World Games, USA Games, Regional Games and more.
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Location
United States, District of Columbia, Washington
Employees
201-500
Phone
+1 202-628-3630
Founded date
1968

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Jun 4, 2026Finley’s New Partnerships with Special Olympics and 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Support Athletes and InclusionKLN Family Brands Finley's "Treat with Kindness, Feed with Purpose" Partners like Finley's help us go beyond the competition floor and show the world what's possible — and together, we're building a lasting legacy of inclusion rig...
Dec 9, 2025Singapore’s only full marathon still draws crowds, but what will it take to become world-class?Listen 13 min New: You can now listen to articles. This audio is generated by an AI tool. SINGAPORE: When Mr Law Dong Woei toed the line at the inaugural Singapore Marathon in 1982, he was an 18-year-old national serviceman eager for a chal...
Oct 14, 2025Brightspot Launches Transformational Platform to Boost Team SpeedBrightspot today announced the availability of the latest version of its enterprise content management system (CMS), the most transformational release yet, built to remove inefficiencies and allow organizations to unlock new levels of speed...
Aug 27, 2025BAND and PlayVS Partner to Launch State-by-State Communication Hubs for Scholastic EsportsBAND & PlayVS Logos BAND, a group communication platform, has partnered with PlayVS, a leading scholastic esports platform, to provide streamlined communication tools for coaches, players, and parents. This collaboration aims to help ma...
Jul 24, 2025Monarch football helps run Special Olympics camp with young athletesHe said there were plenty of hugs, smiles and high fives to go around that day. “I think as we build programs in the school system, our biggest thing is inclusion with our autistic kids,” Carpenter said. “Anytime you can get students with a...
Jul 11, 2025Former Chelsea FC and Swedish national team goalkeeper, Zećira Mušović, teams up with SKF to celebrate a week of footballSKF teams up with world renowned football player Zećira Mušović, Swedish national team goalie, recently returned from Chelsea FC, and signed by Malmö FF. She will join SKF during Gothia Cup this summer. GOTHENBURG, Sweden, July 11, 2025 /PR...
Jul 11, 2025Former Chelsea FC and Swedish national team goalkeeper, player Zećira Mušović, teams up with SKF to celebrate a week of footballSKF teams up with world renowned football player Zećira Mušović, Swedish national team goalie, recently returned from Chelsea FC and signed by Malmö FF. She will join SKF during Gothia Cup this summer. GOTHENBURG, Sweden, July 11, 2025 /PRN...
Jun 1, 2025Track and field: Niwot’s Isaiah Richart isn’t letting his disabilities keep from anything — including goldJessie, a special education teacher in Longmont, and Ross, who has been a police officer in Boulder for more than two decades, were already in the business of helping others. Though they had two kids of their own, they sought out what more ...
May 3, 2025The Autism Spectrum: A Misunderstood RealityThe conversation around autism is often clouded by misconceptions and exaggerations. Recently, RFK Jr. made headlines with claims about the autistic population, particularly those with severe limitations. His portrayal sparked a wave of res...
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FAQ about Special Olympics

When was Special Olympics founded?

Special Olympics was founded in 1968.

What has the press written about Special Olympics?

Parsers VC has collected 40 articles mentioning Special Olympics, among them “Finley’s New Partnerships with Special Olympics and 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Support Athletes and Inclusion” (Jun 4, 2026) and “Singapore’s only full marathon still draws crowds, but what will it take to become world-class?” (Dec 9, 2025).

Is Special Olympics still active?

Yes, Special Olympics is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 20, 2026.