Special Olympics will immediately begin to explore a substitute location to host the World Winter Games in 2021. This is the first time a Special Olympics World Games will need to find a new home so close to the scheduled event.
Where are Special Olympics held?
The next Special Olympics World Winter Games will happen in 2022 in Kazan, Russia, followed by the Special Olympics World Games in 2023 in Berlin, Germany. Our most recent Games were the Special Olympics World Games in March 2019 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Is there a worldwide Special Olympics?
Special Olympics competitions are held every day, all around the world—including local, national and regional competitions, adding up to more than 100,000 events a year.
Where are the Special Olympics held 2021?
2021 Special Olympics BC Summer Games set to be held in Surrey. Surrey Mayor Doug McCallum (back right) and SOBC Surrey athletes Ryan Canuel, Krista Milne, and Jennifer Utendale.
Where are the Special Olympics held 2020?
Kazan, Russia
What is the difference between Paralympics and Special Olympics?
Special Olympics is solely for athletes with intellectual disabilities. The Paralympics focus more on physical disabilities. The Olympics and Paralympics are about elite competition and specialization, and the athletes compete in Olympic and Paralympic Games only once every four years in their sport.
Is Special Olympics part of the Paralympics?
Special Olympics is independent of the Olympics and Paralympics. This is a often confusing as we all share the transformative power of sport. Special Olympics is independent of both the Olympics and Paralympics.
What is the difference between Paralympics and Special Olympics Bharat?
Why is Special Olympics Separate from the Olympics and Paralympics? Special Olympics is solely for athletes with intellectual disabilities. The Paralympics focus more on physical disabilities.
What sports are played at Special Olympics?
- Special Olympics offers many summer sports for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
- Athletics encompasses sprints, longer runs, high jump, long jump, discus, shot put and other track-and-field events.
- Hand-eye coordination meets quick footwork in a well-played badminton match.