Special Olympics

About Special Olympics Founded in 1968, Special Olympics is a global movement to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. We foster acceptance of all people through the power of sport and programming in education, health and leadership. With nearly four million athletes and Unified Sports® partners and one million coaches and volunteers in more than 170 countries, Special Olympics delivers more than 30 Olympic-type sports and nearly 50,000 games and competitions every year. Engage with us on: X, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Learn more at SpecialOlympics.org. About Special Olympics France Founded in 1991 and appointed by the French Government as association of public interest in 2013, Special Olympics France gives, year after year, to more and more of the 700,000 people with intellectual disabilities living in France some opportunities to benefit from the Special Olympics sport, health and school programs. Through partnerships with sport unions and local authorities, and with the support of some private companies, Special Olympics France works closely with the care institutions hosting the people with intellectual disabilities and helps the public authorities to build a more inclusive society.