Special Olympics Canada Games Medicine Hat 2026
Media Hub
Whether you're following the competition from home, covering the Games as a member of the media, or looking to celebrate the achievements of our athletes, this is your central source for the latest coverage, results and downloadable content.
Here you'll find livestreams, photography, videos, athlete stories, media resources and real-time competition results throughout the Games.
Media Library
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View & Download Media View Photo Gallery
View and download high-quality photos of athletes in action throughout the Games. New images are added daily, highlighting memorable moments from competition, ceremonies, and life behind the scenes. -
Upload Media Upload Photos & Videos
Have photos or videos from the Games? Upload your best competition and behind the scenes moments to the media portal. Please only share your strongest content. Do not upload blurry, duplicate, or inappropriate files. By uploading, you grant Special Olympics permission to use your content. -
Livestream Watch Live
Follow the excitement of the Special Olympics Canada Games Medicine Hat 2026 from anywhere. Watch select competitions, ceremonies, and special events live, and cheer on athletes as they compete, celebrate, and achieve personal bests throughout the Games.
About the Games
The Special Olympics Canada Games Medicine Hat 2026 will bring together approximately 1,700 athletes, coaches and mission staff from every province and territory to compete in ten summer sports from August 11-15.
The Games represent the highest level of national competition for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Canada while celebrating excellence, inclusion and the power of sport to transform lives.
Medal Count
Stay up to date with the latest medal standings from across the Games. Visit GEMS.pro for complete competition results, including results by sport, provincial/territorial team or individual athlete.
Media Brief
Looking for background information or planning your coverage Access key messaging, media contacts, event information and other helpful resources for journalists, broadcasters and content creators covering the Games.
Meet Athletes Competing
Games Schedule
Find the most up-to-date competition schedule, including sport, venue, and event times, on GEMS.pro. Schedule Information is updated regularly throughout the Games to reflect the latest details.
Sign up for the 'Games at a Glance' Newsletter
Subscribe to the Games at a Glance newsletter and never miss a moment of the action. Get exclusive updates, inspiring athlete stories, and behind-the-scenes highlights from Special Olympics Canada Games delivered straight to your inbox.
Follow @SpecialOCanada on Social Media
Join the excitement! Keep up with Special Olympics athletes as they prepare for competition on the national stage! From powerful athlete stories and training updates to thrilling competition highlights, our social channels bring you closer to the action. Don’t miss your chance to cheer on our athletes and be part of a movement that’s breaking barriers and building a more inclusive Canada.
Newsletter Editions
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Newsletter #1 Pre-Games - Coming Soon!
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Newsletter #2 Day 1 Recap - Coming Soon!
Read all the highlights from Day 1, including Opening Ceremony!