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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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  • Volunteer

    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

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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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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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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Unified Volleyball championships are Saturday in Yorktown

Special Olympics Indiana continues its fall tournament season Saturday with its Unified Volleyball State Championships at Munciana Volleyball Facility in Yorktown.  

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Special Olympics Indiana Fall Competition Continues with Five Championships This Weekend

Equestrian, flag football, distance run/walk, soccer and cornhole state tournaments set at three locations in Central Indiana

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

Tommy Sliva, Duncan Myers Selected to World Winter Games

Tommy Sliva and Duncan Myers will represent Indiana and the United States at the Special Olympics World Winter Games Turin 2025.

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Fall Competition Opens This Weekend with Softball and Golf

Special Olympics Indiana kicks off its fall competition schedule this weekend in Greenwood with softball and golf state championships.

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Special Olympics Indiana Adds Jen Kelso as Vice President

Special Olympics Indiana has hired Jen Kelso as vice president. She will focus on sports, United Champion Schools, health and …

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

Tomas Sliva Heads to Special Olympics World Winter Games Trials

U.S. Alpine Ski event is this weekend in Salt Lake City Indianapolis resident Tomas Sliva will travel this weekend to …

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Bowling Team with Medals

Special Olympics Indiana Unified Bowling Teams Win National Titles in Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS — Two Special Olympics Indiana foursomes and four doubles teams brought home gold medals from the 2024 National …

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People wearing lays crossing a river carrying a torch

Polar Plunge Season Finale is March 1-2 at Eagle Creek

The Special Olympics Indiana Polar Plunge series wraps up this weekend at Eagle Creek in Indianapolis. The 2024 event schedule …

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