The Special Olympics are a global sports competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities. This event provides opportunities for participants to showcase their abilities, build confidence, and promote inclusion.
The Special Olympics and the Olympic Games are two distinct events that occur separately. They do not take place in the same year.
The next Special Olympics World Summer Games are scheduled to be held in Berlin, Germany from June 17 to June 25, 2023. The subsequent Special Olympics World Winter Games are planned for Turin, Italy in 2025.