Soccer is one of the world's most popular sports, and is also one of the most popular sports within Special Olympics. In addition to offering seven-a-side soccer, Special Olympics soccer offers individual skills competitions to allow athletes to train and compete in basic soccer skills. The development of these key skills is necessary prior to advancing to team competition.
Soccer events:
- Seven-a-side team (outdoor)
The following events provide meaningful competition for athletes with lower ability levels:
- Dribbling #1
- Shooting
- Run and Kick
- Dribbling #2
- Control and Pass