Events
"I am excited just to be able to participate. This is an opportunity I wouldn’t have gotten the chance to experience if not for Special Olympics.” - LaShane Johnson, 2009 World Winter Games speed skater representing Team Virginia
World & National Games
The Special Olympics World Games are one of the world’s largest sporting events, celebrating the achievements of Special Olympics athletes from around the globe.Every two years, since 1968, athletes from more than 100 nations gather to showcase their athletic skills and bring the spirit of Special Olympics to life. Alternating between summer and winter, the Special Olympics World Games feature intense athletic competition and inspiring performances from talented Special Olympics athletes.
As with all Special Olympics events, the Special Olympics World Games are offered free of charge to all selected athletes thanks to the generous support of our Special Olympics friends and corporate sponsors.
Upcoming Special Olympics World and National Games:
- 2010 National Games, July 18-23, in Nebraska. Visit the 2010 National Games site for more details.
- 2011 World Summer Games, June 25-July 4, in Athens, Greece. Visit the Special Olympics Inc. site for more details.
Special Olympics Virginia athlete Lily Kuhn shows off her gold medal during the 2005 World Winter Games in Japan.
