Sharing the joy of sport

Special Olympics has received many incredible stories from people whose lives have been changed and enriched through sport, friendship, fun and mentorship. Some of those people have been kind enough to share their stories with you.

Visit our photo and video galleries featuring our athletes, coaches, and volunteers.

A group of two softball teams pose for a team photo on a baseball diamond
This is why Donna Hoar volunteers for Special Olympics Nova Scotia
I volunteer for ME! The pure joy and love of life experienced through interacting with our athletes is unmatched anywhere else.
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Two Special Olympics athletes hold up signs
A World Down Syndrome Day message brought to you by Special Olympics athletes
These Special Olympics athletes want you to know that they should have full participation in decision making about matters relating to or affecting their lives.
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Special Olympics North Bay athlete Matty poses for a photo while outside cross country skiing.
This is how Special Olympics coaches and athletes are staying active – and connected – amid the COVID-19 risks
Special Olympics Ontario’s Rebecca Cuff is one of many volunteer coaches going the extra mile to make sure athletes stay active, healthy and safe amid...
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Covid-19 symptoms
Special Olympics programming suspended across Canada amid COVID-19 risks
It is with heavy heart we announce that all Special Olympics programming across the country – weekly programs, competitions and fundraising events –...
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Athletes stand at podium
Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020 Video Highlights
After five exhilarating days of athleticism, teamwork and dedication the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020 have come to an end. Watch the video highlights.
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Richard Myette poses with his floor hockey stick looking into the camera
Special Olympics Team Nova Scotia athlete experiences first National Games at 70-years-old
At 70-years-young, Special Olympics Nova Scotia floor hockey player Richard Myette finally experienced his first National Games in Thunder Bay.
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Jordyn Flamma spins on the ice in her rainbow dress.
Meet this Special Olympics Team BC figure skater who designs and creates her own performance dresses
The 20-year-old athlete from Maple Ridge hit the rink at the 2020 Winter Games in dresses she designed and created herself.
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Girl Power Video
Girl Power: Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020
Who said floor hockey was just for guys? Meet the women bringing their passion – and unstoppable girl power - to floor hockey at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020.
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NWT speedskater Joshua Boudreau holds up the NWT flag in front of the Thunder Bay students whod rafted him, while holding support signs.
Special Olympics Team NWT’s only athlete “carrying” the Territories on his back at the 2020 Winter Games
Yellowknife’s Josh Boudreau feels like he’s “carrying the Territories” on his back at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020.
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"Jordan Koughan lifts his arms up in victory with a big smile on the podium"
Special Olympics Team PEI speed skater records Personal Bests, medals at first National Games, with a little help from Thunder Bay community
Special Olympics Team PEI speed skater Jordan Koughan, achieved new Personal Bests and medaled at his first-ever National Games – all in brand new skates donated by the Thunder Bay community.
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A group of two softball teams pose for a team photo on a baseball diamond
This is why Donna Hoar volunteers for Special Olympics Nova Scotia
I volunteer for ME! The pure joy and love of life experienced through interacting with our athletes is unmatched anywhere else.
view full
Two Special Olympics athletes hold up signs
A World Down Syndrome Day message brought to you by Special Olympics athletes
These Special Olympics athletes want you to know that they should have full participation in decision making about matters relating to or affecting their lives.
view full
Special Olympics North Bay athlete Matty poses for a photo while outside cross country skiing.
This is how Special Olympics coaches and athletes are staying active – and connected – amid the COVID-19 risks
Special Olympics Ontario’s Rebecca Cuff is one of many volunteer coaches going the extra mile to make sure athletes stay active, healthy and safe amid...
view full
Covid-19 symptoms
Special Olympics programming suspended across Canada amid COVID-19 risks
It is with heavy heart we announce that all Special Olympics programming across the country – weekly programs, competitions and fundraising events –...
view full
Athletes stand at podium
Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020 Video Highlights
After five exhilarating days of athleticism, teamwork and dedication the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020 have come to an end. Watch the video highlights.
view full
Richard Myette poses with his floor hockey stick looking into the camera
Special Olympics Team Nova Scotia athlete experiences first National Games at 70-years-old
At 70-years-young, Special Olympics Nova Scotia floor hockey player Richard Myette finally experienced his first National Games in Thunder Bay.
view full
Jordyn Flamma spins on the ice in her rainbow dress.
Meet this Special Olympics Team BC figure skater who designs and creates her own performance dresses
The 20-year-old athlete from Maple Ridge hit the rink at the 2020 Winter Games in dresses she designed and created herself.
view full
Girl Power Video
Girl Power: Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020
Who said floor hockey was just for guys? Meet the women bringing their passion – and unstoppable girl power - to floor hockey at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020.
view full
NWT speedskater Joshua Boudreau holds up the NWT flag in front of the Thunder Bay students whod rafted him, while holding support signs.
Special Olympics Team NWT’s only athlete “carrying” the Territories on his back at the 2020 Winter Games
Yellowknife’s Josh Boudreau feels like he’s “carrying the Territories” on his back at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Thunder Bay 2020.
view full
"Jordan Koughan lifts his arms up in victory with a big smile on the podium"
Special Olympics Team PEI speed skater records Personal Bests, medals at first National Games, with a little help from Thunder Bay community
Special Olympics Team PEI speed skater Jordan Koughan, achieved new Personal Bests and medaled at his first-ever National Games – all in brand new skates donated by the Thunder Bay community.
view full