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    Find Your Local Program

    Special Olympics Indiana energizes athletes by organizing 10 dynamic Areas, each led by dedicated volunteers to support County Programs and host exciting regional competitions. Athletes thrive in vibrant community events, competing in various meets to earn their place in state-level championships.
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    Our Initiatives

    Engage with athletes and volunteers across Indiana through our different Initiatives.

    About us

    Special Olympics Indiana engages and energizes athletes and volunteers throughout Indiana.

  • Competitions

    Next up, State Bowling!

    Bowling has grown into one of the most popular sports offered in our program. The State Bowling Tournament, held annually in late fall, brings together hundreds of athletes and Unified partners from across the state for two days of fun and competition in Indianapolis.
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    State Competitions & Beyond

    Special Olympics Indiana hosts a variety of state-level competitions year round and participates in a different national or global competition each year.

  • Athletes

    Become An Athlete

    Join Special Olympics Indiana, where 19,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities compete year-round in over 20 sports, enhancing fitness, showcasing courage, and sharing joy. Our Unified Sports® program fosters teamwork and inclusion by uniting athletes with and without disabilities. Be a part of something extraordinary!
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    Explore Volunteer Opportunities

    Whether you volunteer year-round, seasonally, or for just one event, you'll create unforgettable moments and make a significant impact. Support over 19,000 athletes to encourage their growth and foster meaningful connections.
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Stories

Cardiovascular Exercise is a Must for Athletes with IDD

Cardo is an essential part of the fitness puzzle and can be done from just about anywhere in the world.

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Key Legislative Bills Are Coming Up in Indiana Statehouse

The Indiana legislative session continues as committees work through legislation assigned to their committees.

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Special Olympics Indiana Travels To Washington for Capitol Hill Day

Hamilton County athlete Blake Buckner was in Washington this week to speak with a U.S. senator and U.S. House representatives as part of Special Olympics’ Capitol Hill Day.

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Athlete strength training

The Benefits of Strength Training for Athletes with IDD

For athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), adding strength training into exercise routines offers numerous physical, psychological and social benefits.

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Longtime Volunteer Becky Walls Named Kosciusko County Woman of the Year

Former Kosciusko County Coordinator Becky Walls received the 2024 Woman of the Year award Thursday night at the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce’s 113th Annual Awards Dinner.

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DeKalb County Athlete Completes the 48.6-mile Dopey Challenge at Disneyworld

Brady Allen ran the Dopey Challenge – the most difficult test at the Walt Disney Marathon Weekend where runners complete four races on four consecutive days for a total distance of 48.6 miles.

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Team Indiana Leadership Announced for 2026 USA Games

Special Olympics Indiana has announced the leadership team for Team Indiana as it prepares for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis.

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Carmel Names Street After Sky Simpson

Mayor Sue Finkam and the City of Carmel, Ind., honored Hamilton County athlete Sky Simpson by naming a street after him.

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Train 4 Life Expands to 7 Cities in 2025

Special Olympics Indiana has expanded its Train 4 Life initiative, bringing its free fitness program designed for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) that includes partnerships with facilities in seven communities.

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Thomas Sliva with coach Duncan Myers on the podium at Special Olympics Indiana World Winter Games

Tommy Sliva Gets a Golden Opportunity

Tommy Sliva is getting an opportunity to compete in the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Torino, Italy, a lifelong dream that took some time to become reality.

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Indianapolis Public Schools Joins Special Olympics Indiana as Marion County Program

Marion County-Indianapolis Public Schools is now a recognized county program and part of Special Olympics Indiana.

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2025 Winter Games Set to Take Place Jan. 12-14

Special Olympics Indiana’s 44th annual Winter Games are Jan. 12-14 at Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg. Hundreds of athletes from across the state will take part in three sports.

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