World Games
Since the first Special Olympics International Games in 1968, the world has transcended the boundaries of geography, nationality, political philosophy, gender, age, culture and religion to come together every two years for the Special Olympics World Games.
Alternating between summer and winter, the World Games have become the flagship event of the Special Olympics movement and have grown to be an international demonstration of inclusion, acceptance and unity.
The World Games feature more than a week of intense, yet inspiring, competition among thousands of athletes.
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National Team ProgramNational Team Program was developed by Special Olympics Canada to better equip our athletes, coaches and mission staff attending World Games. -
Special Olympics World Summer Games Santiago 2027Santiago, Chile will host the 2027 Special Olympics World Games, marking the first time in the organization’s 55-year history that a World Games will take place in the Southern Hemisphere. -
Special Olympics World Winter Games Switzerland 2029Special Olympics World Winter Games will take place March 10 to 17, 2029