Special Olympics Canada News

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Marion Hayden, a cherished member of our Special Olympics family. Her passing will be deeply felt by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Special Olympics Canada has unveiled a groundbreaking athlete-engagement tool called 'One-of-a-kind Anthems.' Developed in collaboration with Grey Canada, this innovative technology allows athletes to create their own personal anthems.

As we gather in Calgary to witness the remarkable achievements and spirit of our Special Olympics athletes, we are equally committed to supporting their overall health and well-being. Special Olympics Healthy Athletes, a cornerstone program of our...

Ten Special Olympics athletes have been selected to serve as the 2024 – 2027 Sargent Shriver Global Messengers – prestigious spokesperson roles for the global Special Olympics movement. Special Olympics Sargent Shriver Global Messengers (SSGMs) are...

As the excitement builds for the upcoming Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024, we are happy to introduce Leonka Kaluha, a remarkable athlete and a proud Athlete Ambassador for the Games. Beyond the medals, Leonka's journey with Special...

Meet Allie, Darby, Damion, Leonka and Siobhan — the Athlete Ambassadors for the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Calgary 2024. You'll see this terrific group of athletes out in the community as they attend and speak at events, interview other athletes and support partnerships in the lead up to the Games.