Special Olympics is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability.
We are helping to make the world a better, healthier and more joyful place—one athlete, one volunteer, one family member at a time. Through year-round sports training and athletic competition and other related programmes, more than 4 million children and adults with intellectual disabilities in more than 170 countries, Special Olympics has created a model community that celebrates peoples' diverse gifts.
Founded in 1968 by the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics provides people with intellectual disabilities with continuing opportunities to realise their potential, develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy and friendship.
Special Olympics New Zealand is the national body that supports athletes throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. There are nearly 6000 registered athletes in New Zealand. Special Olympics Te Whanganui-a-Tara Trust is responsible for running training and competitions in the Wellington City area. The Trust is affiliated to Special Olympics New Zealand. The official Special Olympics Sport Rules govern all Special Olympics competitions at every level.
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