Athletic training and competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities is in our DNA. While Unified Sports is on the rise, we are still here for Special Olympics Athletes who want to compete in the traditional sports model, built specifically for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
With high-quality coaching, training, and competitions, Special Olympics sports offer a lifetime of activity and social engagement for the disability community. Show the world what you have in team and individual sports from athletics to volleyball!
Athletes Competing in Traditional Special Olympics Sports
Sports Available
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Traditional Sports Competitions Annually
Stefanie Curtis moved from Germany to the U.S. at 12, facing language barriers and loneliness. Through Special Olympics, she discovered confidence and a chosen family that has helped her reach the 2026 USA Games!
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After stepping up from player to coach, Kyle Stokes led the Seven Hills Panthers through a season of big changes. Despite early losses, the team stayed determined and earned an exciting first win!
Gold at States. Tears in the room. And a surprise announcement from Derrick White. The Cambridge Warriors are headed back to the USA Games—led by two 2014 veterans ready to guide a new generation and finish what they started.
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